ISRO and NASA launched NISAR: ISRO has launched the world’s most expensive civilian Earth observation satellite in collaboration with NASA, which has been named NISAR. The satellite was carried into space by the GSLV S16 rocket, which lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission has marked a major milestone by becoming the first time a GSLV rocket has placed a satellite into a sun-synchronous polar orbit.
NISAR– World most expensive satellite
The world’s most expensive civilian Earth observation satellite, NISAR, weighs 2392 kg and has been developed over more than a decade at a cost of 1.3 billion dollars. It is designed to monitor Earth’s land and ocean surfaces with exceptional accuracy. This satellite will revisit the same areas every 12 days in the evening for continuous high-resolution data collection with dual-band synthesis. Nisar will also provide unprecedented insights into national hazard climate changes and environmental changes.
ISRO created history
This mission has marked a proud moment for India and a significant leap forward in satellite and space technology. This achievement with NISAR India will strengthen India’s position on the global stage as a leader in advanced Earth observation and disaster management capabilities, demonstrating the power of international collaboration in addressing critical planetary challenges.
