WATCH LIVE: NASA holds news briefing as Earth-mapping satellite with India launched
Summary
NASA and India have launched a satellite called NISAR that will map the Earth's land and ice. This $1.3 billion mission aims to predict natural disasters and study environmental changes by using advanced radars. The satellite will start its operations by the end of October and represents a significant collaboration between the two countries.Key Facts
- NASA and India launched a satellite named NISAR to map Earth’s surface.
- The mission costs $1.3 billion, with contributions from both NASA and India.
- NISAR will track changes in land, ice, and environmental conditions.
- It uses two radars, one from the U.S. and one from India, to gather detailed data.
- The satellite will orbit 464 miles (747 kilometers) above Earth.
- It can detect changes on Earth as small as a centimeter.
- Operations will begin by the end of October.
- This project is the largest space collaboration between the U.S. and India.
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