ISRO Chairman V Narayanan hailed the launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite as one of the world’s most precise, executed flawlessly using India’s indigenous GSLV-F16 rocket. Speaking to reporters late Thursday at the international airport here, Narayanan shared NASA’s excitement over India’s ability to orbit the satellite with pinpoint accuracy.

The GSLV Mark vehicle, developed entirely in India, placed NISAR into its designated orbit with a mere two-to-three-kilometer margin, a feat Narayanan called “unimaginable” even for NASA. The five-stage rocket performed seamlessly, marking a historic achievement for the joint India-US mission.

“This is one of the most precise launches ever globally,” Narayanan declared, emphasizing the pride this milestone brings to India. The technologically advanced NISAR, built collaboratively by ISRO and NASA, promises significant scientific advancements, and its successful orbit injection underscores India’s growing prowess in space exploration.

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