CHENNAI: The historic NISAR mission, a landmark collaboration between NASA and ISRO, has entered its crucial 90-day commissioning phase, during which scientists will carry out rigorous checks, calibrations and orbital adjustments to prepare the satellite for full-scale earth observation.
The critical phase follows the successful launch of the radar imaging satellite on July 30 aboard a GSLV-F16 rocket from Srikharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking to PTI, Gerald W Bawden, Program Manager for Natural Hazards Research at NASA’s Earth Sciences Division, outlined the key activities underway.