In a landmark achievement for global space collaboration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA have successfully launched the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch occurred at 17:40 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Developed over more than a decade, NISAR represents a joint investment of over $1.5 billion, making it one of the most ambitious Earth observation missions ever undertaken by India and the United States.
For the first time, ISRO’s GSLV-F16 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) was used to place a satellite into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit — a role typically performed by the PSLV. This marks a significant milestone in India's launch vehicle capabilities.
The NISAR satellite will deliver high-resolution data on Earth’s surface changes, supporting vital research in climate change, disaster response, and environmental monitoring worldwide.
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