NISAR mission: Launching in 2025, NASA’s C-130 Hercules begins journey to India
NASA’s C-130 Hercules is delivering a radar antenna reflector for the NISAR satellite to Bengaluru, India. NISAR, a joint NASA-ISRO mission, will monitor Earth’s ecosystems, ice sheets, and natural hazards like earthquakes. Originally delayed, the reflector now has a special thermal coating for extra protection. The satellite will launch from India in February 2025.