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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to postpone the launch of the NISAR mission, a collaborative effort with NASA, beyond the initially scheduled date in January, according to a report by India Today.
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The anticipated NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, originally slated for January, is likely to be rescheduled for liftoff in March. The launch is set to take place from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, using a GSLV Mark II rocket.
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NISAR is a joint venture between NASA and ISRO, featuring advanced radar systems optimized for observing a diverse range of changes on Earth's surface. The mission aims to provide groundbreaking insights into environmental changes and natural hazards.
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With a planned mission life of three years, NISAR seeks to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's dynamic ecosystems, ice masses, and land surfaces. The satellite will systematically map the entire globe every 12 days using dual L-band and S-band frequencies.
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NISAR's advanced radar imaging technology is designed to capture high-resolution data, boasting a swath of approximately 240 km. Resolutions range from 7 m along the track to 2-8 m cross-track, depending on the mode.
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The satellite's capabilities enable it to monitor Earth's changing frozen regions, providing observations of nearly all land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days. This comprehensive observation strategy offers valuable insights into various aspects of Earth's dynamic surface and interior.
NISAR's data is expected to support a wide range of applications, including natural resource and hazard management, enhancing our understanding of climate change, and contributing valuable knowledge to the scientific community about Earth's crust and its diverse features.