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ISRO and NASA have achieved a major milestone with the successful launch of the NISAR satellite. The mission marks the first major Earth observation collaboration between the two space agencies. NISAR will provide valuable global data after a three-month commissioning period. This launch underscores the growing partnership between India and the US in space exploration.

Key Points: ISRO and NASA Celebrate NISAR Launch as Global Space Milestone

  • ISRO and NASA collaborate on landmark NISAR Earth observation mission
  • GSLV-F16 rocket successfully deploys satellite into Sun Synchronous Orbit
  • NISAR to provide free global science data after commissioning
  • Mission highlights India-US space cooperation and technological prowess
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Milestone in global space collaboration: ISRO on NISAR satellite

ISRO and NASA mark a historic moment as NISAR, their joint Earth observation satellite, successfully launches from Sriharikota.

"This is definitely historic because it's the first big Earth observing mission that two big space agencies are working on. – Sangamithra Datta, NASA"

New Delhi, July 31

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday described the launch of the NISAR, an earth observation satellite collaboration between the ISRO and its American counterpart, NASA, as a "milestone" in global space collaboration.

The space organisation shared the video of the NISAR launching aboard the GSLV-F16 and its precise separation, captured on board, which was launched from Sriharikota on Wednesday evening.

"From a majestic liftoff to the flawless separation, witness the full journey. Watch spectacular moments of NISAR launching aboard GSLV-F16 and its precise separation, captured on board," ISRO said in a post on X.

"A milestone in global space collaboration," it added.The NISAR mission, a landmark in ISRO-NASA cooperation, will redefine Earth observation.

https://x.com/isro/status/1950630797972803672

A joint mission of NASA and ISRO, the Earth satellite launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on India's southeastern coast aboard an ISRO Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket at 5.40 pm on Wednesday.

NISAR launched into orbit onboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F16. Usually, PSLV was utilised for such an orbit, and this is the first time that a GSLV rocket was injecting a satellite into a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit.

Meanwhile, NASA Programme Executive Sangamithra Datta described the launch of NISAR as a "historic milestone"

Datta highlighted the historic collaboration between NASA and ISRO on a major earth-observing mission, emphasising the joint efforts of scientists and engineers from both agencies in designing and building the project.

"This is definitely historic because it's the first big Earth observing mission that two big space agencies are working on, both elite- NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation... Two sets of great minds, scientists and engineers from both NASA and ISRO working together ... making frequent trips and making long-distance teleconferences and then building it, designing, thinking, building it together so that exactly everything fits perfectly," she said.

She emphasised the global significance of the NISAR mission, noting that after a three-month commissioning period, the mission will provide free and open science data to the global community.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an environmental scientist, I'm particularly excited about NISAR's capabilities. The free data access will be invaluable for climate research across developing nations. Great initiative!
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Priya S
While this is a great achievement, I hope ISRO also focuses more on domestic projects that directly benefit Indian farmers and fishermen. Our space program should balance international prestige with local needs.
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Vikram M
The video gave me goosebumps! Seeing Indian and American scientists working together like this gives me hope for global cooperation in other fields too. Jai Hind! 🚀
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Rohit P
First time GSLV used for Sun Synchronous Orbit - shows how ISRO keeps innovating. Cost-effective solutions are our strength. NASA must have learned a lot from our jugaad techniques!
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Michael C
The 3-month commissioning period seems long - is this normal for such missions? Otherwise, impressive technical achievement from both teams. Looking forward to the data!

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