Witness history as NASA and ISRO launch the most expensive Earth-imaging satellite ever! NISAR will pierce through clouds and darkness to reveal our planet's secrets. With its revolutionary SAR technology, NISAR detects centimeter-level changes in glaciers, forests, and land. This is the future of climate science and disaster prediction! NISAR's freely available data will empower scientists worldwide to combat climate change, manage natural disasters, and ensure food security. A true game-changer for humanity! #GlobalImpact #EarthObservation #NISARLaunch
00:00NISR. A new vision for Earth, imagine an eye in the sky, capable of seeing through any obstacle, day or night, and detecting changes as small as a single centimeter.
00:10That's precisely what NISR is. A revolutionary Earth observation satellite.
00:16The culmination of over a decade of collaborative effort between two space powerhouses, NASA and ISRO.
00:22This groundbreaking mission is poised to redefine our understanding of climate change and natural disasters.
00:28With a price tag exceeding $1.5 billion, NISR-R is the most expensive Earth imaging satellite ever developed.
00:36Equipped with a massive 12-meter antenna, NISR will meticulously scan nearly every inch of the Earth's land and ice surfaces every 12 days.
00:45Its unparalleled resolution will allow scientists to detect minute deformations and shifts.
00:50Movements of less than 1 centimeter, offering a level of detail previously unimaginable.
00:55Post-disaster assessment of floods and landslides will become more precise and efficient.
01:01It will even enhance our ability to observe extreme weather events.
01:05NISR is scheduled for launch on July 30th at 5.40 p.m. local time.
01:10Or 12.10 p.m. GMT, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in southern India.
01:14It promises to equip humanity with the knowledge and foresight needed to navigate the challenges of a changing world.
01:22Empowering us to make informed decisions for a healthier, more resilient future.
01:26It will be precisely placed into a sun-synchronous orbit at 743 kilometers.
01:32Above Earth, the satellite's reach extends to agriculture and food security, measuring soil moisture to optimize crop yields.
01:39It will also contribute significantly to better management of our precious water resources.
01:45This substantial investment reflects the urgent global need for precise and consistent data on our planet's health.
01:52Unlike traditional optical satellites that depend on clear skies and sunlight, NISR acts like its own illuminator.
01:59It emits microwave signals that penetrate clouds, smoke, and even dense vegetation, then analyzes the reflections.
02:06Its primary focus is climate change monitoring.
02:09NISR will provide real-time tracking of glacier movement, directly informing our understanding of rising sea levels.
02:17It will also peer into forests to quantify biomass and stored carbon, critical for modeling the Earth's carbon cycles.
02:24This unique capability means NISR can gather critical data around the clock, in any weather condition, offering an uninterrupted view of Earth's dynamic processes.
02:33NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has contributed approximately $1 billion, while ISRO has funded the remaining costs, including the powerful GSLV-MK2 rocket that will launch this 2,800-kilogram satellite into orbit.
02:49NISR's core innovation lies in its Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar, or SAR, technology.
02:57This remarkable I employs dual-frequency radar, with NASA providing the L-Band and ISRO developing the S-Band.
03:04The impact of NISR's data, which will be freely available to the global scientific community, cannot be overstated.
03:12Beyond climate, NISR is a game-changer for natural disaster management.
03:17Its ability to detect subtle ground deformations could offer early warnings for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
03:23The countdown has begun.
03:25NISR is more than just a piece of technology.
03:28It's a profound leap forward in our ability to perceive and comprehend the intricate changes happening on our planet.
