01/08/2025
Most expensive satellite lunched ISRO & NASA joints
Mission (NISAR) synthetic Aperture radar satellite 🛰️.
It was launched by ISRO 's GSLV-16 on 30 JULY 2025
Launched Ped Satish Dhawan space Centre.Sriharikota
• World’s First Dual-Frequency Radar Satellite
NISAR will use L-band (NASA) and S-band (ISRO) radar.
It can scan the Earth in very high detail – like seeing cracks in the ground from space.
NISAR will help monitor: Melting glaciers & polar DeforestationRising sea levelsCarbon levels stored in forests
• Disaster Warning & Management
Tracks earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, and flood zones.Helps countries prepare and respond faster, saving lives and property.
•Global Agriculture & Water MonitoringUseful for farmers and governments to:Monitor crop healthDetect droughts or floodsManage irrigation