Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 11:17am on 14 Nov 2023,Tuesday Science
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director, Laurie Leshin, commends India's space achievements, citing heightened respect after the success of Chandrayaan-3. In an interview with NDTV, Leshin reveals the imminent launch of the joint India-US Earth imaging satellite, NISAR, in early 2024. NISAR, a collaborative effort by ISRO and NASA, aims to revolutionize climate change study and predict natural hazards. Leshin underscores the significance of the partnership, emphasizing the extensive collaboration between NASA and ISRO engineers. The director expresses admiration for India's space program, reaching new heights post-Chandrayaan-3, and anticipates further impactful collaborations in the future.