Bengaluru: The joint NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, launched by ISRO on July 30, has begun operations and sent its first images from space. The images offer a glimpse into the its powerful radar capabilities that will soon provide an unprecedented view of Earth’s surface.

The role of the satellite is to map wetlands, farmland, and urban areas with stunning clarity and send back high-resolution images.

Sean Duffy, acting administrator of NASA, highlighted the mission’s roots as a US-India partnership, calling the development a “testament to what can be achieved when we unite around a shared vision of innovation and discovery.” ADVERTISEMENT

“This is only the beginning,” he said, adding that the mission would yield insights critical not only for Earth science but a

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