Science News: NASA–ISRO NISAR Satellite Launch – A New Era for Earth Monitoring
Intro Hook:
On June 18, 2025, NASA and ISRO will launch NISAR, a $1.5 billion dual-frequency radar satellite designed to map Earth’s surface with centimeter-level accuracy, rain or shine africanews.com+7money.usnews.com+7bu.edu+7citinewsroom.com+2thevoiceofafrica.com+2gbc1.net+2sciencealert.com+14science.nasa.gov+14timesofindia.indiatimes.com+14.
Mission Highlights:
- Dual-band radar (L‑band & S‑band): Enables imaging regardless of weather or daylight en.wikipedia.org+5newsbytesapp.com+5science.nasa.gov+5.
- Frequent global scans: Covers land and ice every 12 days, aiding timely insights on surface changes thebridgechronicle.com+5newsbytesapp.com+5science.nasa.gov+5.
- Diverse applications: From earthquake and flood detection to tracking glacier retreat, soil moisture, oil spills, and coastal shifts timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- Open-access data: Global free release of data fuels local innovators and initiatives.
Why It’s a Game-Changer for Africa:
- Resilience & adaptation: Enables early disaster alerts, aiding African nations prone to droughts, floods, and seismic threats.
- Agricultural planning: Rivals in precision farming—soil moisture, crop health, land-use changes.
- Environmental monitoring: Track deforestation, wetland conservation, and groundwater management.
Reader Engagement:
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