ISRO-NASA Collaboration Rockets to Success with NISAR Launch

ISRO and NASA marked a significant milestone in their shared space exploration history with the successful launch of the NISAR earth observation satellite. Carried aboard a towering GSLV rocket, the satellite embarked on its mission from the spaceport near Chennai.

The 51.7-meter tall, three-stage GSLV F-16 rocket blasted into the sky following a meticulous 27.30-hour countdown. From the second launch pad, it lifted a 2,393-kg payload, destined for the Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit, approximately 745 km above Earth.

NISAR, equipped with advanced microwave imaging technology, combines NASA's L-Band radar and ISRO's S-band capability. This collaboration seeks to provide detailed data for studying geological and ecological changes, benefiting both Indian and U.S. scientific communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)