Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:26am on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday Science
Union Minister Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha that the forthcoming NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite—India’s first joint mission with NASA—will be a “game‑changer” in disaster monitoring and response . Once launched on July 30, 2025 from Sriharikota aboard GSLV‑F16, NISAR’s dual‑frequency radars will penetrate fog, cloud, and ice layers to deliver precise Earth‑observation data every 12 days . Singh highlighted applications across landslides, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, aviation, and shipping sectors. Data will be accessible globally—within 1–2 days routinely and within hours during emergencies—enabling faster policy decisions and humanitarian response. (PC: PTI)
