What makes NISAR unique among the earth observation satellites
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), with its advanced radar technology, is capable of measuring movements as small as a few centimetres.
Updated At : 06:18 AM Aug 03, 2025 IST
NISAR will detect minute tectonic shifts and critical earth surface changes, enabling planners to anticipate natural disasters and prevent environmental damage through timely action. ANI
The highly anticipated NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) was successfully launched recently from Sriharikota aboard GSLV F16, fondly known as ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’. In the coming days, the spacecraft will stabilise in a circular orbit approximately 747 km above earth. Operating like a watchful sentinel in space, NISAR will detect minute tectonic shifts and forest encroachment among other critical earth surface changes, with its advanced radar technology capable of measuring movements as small as a few centimetres. This enables planners to anticipate natural disasters and prevent environmental damage through timely action.
