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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.
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Lalit K Jha (5WH) - Thu, 25, Sep 2025
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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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