🌍 India’s NISAR satellite now in orbit—tracking Earth changes with centimeter-level precision!

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Launched jointly by ISRO and NASA on July 30, 2025, NISAR will scan land and ice globally every 12 days. It offers unmatched capabilities in monitoring floods, earthquakes, forest cover and climate shifts—from orbit, day and night, rain or shine.

This mission is a shining example of international teamwork—highlighting India’s leadership in affordable, high-impact space science and cutting-edge environmental monitoring.

Why it matters:

  • Alerts for natural disasters like landslides or glacier changes
  • Data for tracking carbon sinks, groundwater loss and forest health
  • A collaborative model for future science diplomacy in space
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Great venture by both the nation’s space agencies for a great and nice humantarian cause.

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A very valuable initiative taken by ISRO and NASA, this could change the nation’s plans for disaster-relief and relevant aid. Environmental monitoring is truly essential for the benefit of the world, maybe now preventative measures can also be set in place well before the anticipation of tragedy.

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From the perspective of scientific diplomatic efforts, NISAR is an exceptional instance of global collaboration, integrating Indian and American assets and experience. It might serve as an example for further significant impact space expeditions that tackle global challenges.

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That’s really astonishing to hear about it’s precision. We do had satellites to monitor sea levels before but this is something really cool to hear.

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Absolutely, @caryn this is a powerful step by ISRO and NASA. It’s a big move toward saving lives and protecting communities.

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Hopefully, it inspires more such missions in the future @manishakalita

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Yes, it’s truly amazing! @Yarramala

We’ve had satellites before but this one takes precision to a whole new level. It’s exciting to see how far technology has come.