Giant radar satellite set to probe Earth’s shifts and shudders

Giant radar satellite set to probe Earth’s shifts and shudders

NASA and India’s $1.5 billion NISAR mission promises global time lapses of the planet’s ever-changing land and ice

A Guide to Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite Operators - New Space Economy

A new generation of satellites is changing how we see the world. Unaffected by clouds, darkness, or weather, they provide a persistent, reliable stream of information about the Earth’s surface. This technology, called Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), is no longer confined to secretive government missions. A dynamic commercial market, fueled by constellations of small, agile satellites, is making this powerful capability more accessible than ever.…