"NASA and India Collaborate on 2024 Earth-Observing Satellite Launch"

NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are collaborating on the development of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, set to launch in 2024. NISAR will continuously scan Earth's surface using radar, with a focus on tracking changes in landscapes over time. The satellite will observe Earth's forests and wetlands, crucial carbon sinks that play a role in mitigating climate change. NISAR aims to provide a comprehensive view of how Earth's land and ice are changing, helping scientists better understand carbon sources and sinks from terrestrial ecosystems.