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NISAR’s first radar images reveal U.S. coastlines, farms, and forests

The spacecraft, launched on July 30 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), carries two sophisticated radar systems—an L-band system provided by NASA and an S-band system built by ISRO.

 Images captured by the satellite, featuring the varied terrain of Minnesota and the Maine coastline   Images captured by the satellite, featuring the varied terrain of Minnesota and the Maine coastline / NISAR Satellite

NASA and ISRO on Sept. 25 released the first radar images from their joint NISAR satellite, offering a detailed look at Maine’s rugged coastlines and North Dakota’s patchwork farmland. The photos mark the beginning of a mission designed to transform how scientists and policymakers monitor Earth’s land and ice.

“Launched under President Trump in conjunction with India, NISAR’s first images are a testament to what can be achieved when we unite around a shared vision of innovation and discovery,” said acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy. “This is only the beginning.”

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