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NASA-ISRO joint satellite NISAR set for July 30 launch

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NISAR Satellite Launch

The launch of NISAR — a joint Earth observation satellite developed by NASA and ISRO — is scheduled for July 30 at 5:40 pm from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Key Features of NISAR

  • Launched via GSLV-F16 into a 734 km sun synchronous orbit.
  • Scans the globe every 12 days, providing detailed images of Earth's surface.
  • First to observe with two frequencies: 
    • NASA's L-band
    • ISRO's S-band
  • Weighs 2,392 kg and captures changes as small as one centimeter.
  • Functions under all weather conditions, day and night.

Scientific and Practical Applications

  • Studies dynamic Earth processes: glacier retreat, sea ice movement, storm paths, vegetation changes, and seismic activities.
  • Enhances understanding of climate change and natural hazards.
  • Enables practical uses like tracking soil moisture and mapping water levels.
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