NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite Unfolds Giant Radar Antenna in Space

Giant radar antenna reflector in full bloom

Seventeen days after NISAR’s launch from southeastern India, an essential piece of science hardware has unfurled in orbit. Spanning 12 metres, the drum-shaped antenna reflector on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully unfurled in low Earth orbit. The reflector had been stowed, umbrella-like, until the 9-metre boom that supports it could be deploye…

NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite Unfolds Giant Radar Antenna in Space

NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR mission has successfully deployed its 12-meter radar reflector in orbit. This unique satellite, carrying dual L-band and S-band radars, will monitor Earth’s glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and ecosystems with unmatched accuracy. The milestone reflects decades of research and showcases the strength of U.S.-India space collaboration, aiming to revolutionize Earth observation for science, policy, and sustainable develo…

NASA’s Giant 39ft Radar Just Unfurled to Scan Earth

NASA just unleashed a 39-foot radar in space to spy on Earth’s every move! The post NASA’s Giant 39ft Radar Just Unfurled to Scan Earth appeared first on Geeks Around Globe.