Nasa chief to visit Isro centre testing NISAR today; Says 'Space unites'

NASA administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the longstanding trend of space serving as a unifying force, bringing together even countries with adversarial relations for decades. He expressed the collaborative spirit that has driven nations to partner in pursuit of ambitious objectives. Nelson announced his upcoming visit to the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, where the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is presently undergoing testing. The satellite is slated for launch in early 2024.