The NISAR mission is a joint mission between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
This mission will launch a satellite carrying a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) instrument.
The satellite will be used to study Earth's changing ecosystems, ice masses, and landforms.
The SAR instrument will be able to image Earth's surface in both L-band and S-band frequencies.
This will allow scientists to study a wider range of phenomena than ever before.
The health and diversity of Earth's forests
The melting of ice sheets and glaciers
The movement of tectonic plates
The occurrence of natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes
The NISAR mission is expected to launch in 2024 and will operate for at least three years.
The data collected by the mission will be used to improve our understanding of Earth's systems and to help us prepare for the challenges of climate change.
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