US-India Satellite Delivers Data, Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica

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The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, has made its data publicly accessible as of July 20. The satellite's radar instruments help track Earth's land and ice movements and monitor ecosystem changes. An early image captured by NISAR revealed a geographical feature in Antarctica resembling a hummingbird. The image showcases the intricate details of the Antarctic landscape and the capabilities of the satellite's radar technology.