Kashmir,July 30, 2025– In a major boost to India’s space diplomacy and Earth observation capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the GSLV-F16 rocket carrying the NISAR satellite, a joint mission with NASA. The achievement marks a significant milestone in Indo-US space cooperation, symbolising years of scientific synergy, technological fusion, and collaborative spirit.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is designed to revolutionize Earth observation, enabling precise monitoring of changes in the planet’s surface, including ice sheet movements, forest biomass, and natural disasters. The satellite represents a true blend of American and Indian expertise, reinforcing the strategic bond between the two space agencies.
Congratulating the scientists, engineers, and mission teams, stakeholders hailed NISAR as a product of tireless dedication and shared vision. This launch stands on the shoulders of decades of international partnerships that have shaped India’s space journey.
Historic collaborations such as the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE) with the USA, France, and Russia; the launch of INSAT with Ford Aerospace (USA); the Vikas engine developed with SEP (France); and missions like SARAL and Megha-Tropiques with CNES (France) have laid the foundation for ISRO’s global approach.
Notably, Chandrayaan-1 included payloads from several countries, while cryogenic technology was acquired from Russia, and India recently participated in the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) with the USA.
Looking ahead, ISRO continues to strengthen international cooperation through missions like Chandrayaan-5 with JAXA (Japan) and TRISHNA with CNES (France)—all aligning with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Space Vision 2047 for a self-reliant yet globally integrated Viksit Bharat.
India’s legacy of space partnerships not only enhances domestic capacity but also positions the country as a key global player in collaborative space exploration.
