Historic NASA-ISRO Collaboration Launches NISAR Satellite

In a groundbreaking development, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have jointly launched the NISAR satellite, marking a 'historic milestone' in space collaboration. The sophisticated Earth observation satellite was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Wednesday evening.

This mission signifies an unprecedented partnership between two of the world's most elite space agencies, pooling the expertise of scientists and engineers to design and build the satellite. This ambitious venture highlights the collaborative spirit that drove frequent cross-continental meetings and teleconferences to ensure the project's success.

NISAR's mission promises global impact by providing open-access data after a three-month commissioning phase. Featuring dual radars that operate on different frequencies, the satellite can detect Earth's changes with centimetre-level precision. Following its launch onboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F16 into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit, it underscores the advanced capabilities of the ISRO-NASA partnership.

(With inputs from agencies.)