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| Name Sort descending | Description | File Type | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) Mission Science Users’ Handbook - second edition | The NISAR Science Users Handbook was first published in 2019, offering an introduction to many mission science and applications objectives. The second edition was released in October 2025, shortly after the July 2025 launch of the satellite. The revised handbook reflects the evolution of aspects of the mission, while providing new information and expanded descriptions of the science and applications enabled by NISAR. | PDF (92.26 mb) | Oct. 1, 2025 | |
| SNWG_Solution_Fact_Sheet_HR_NA_NISAR.pdf | This is a one-pager developed by the Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG) team to highlight capabilities. | PDF (995.51 kb) | June 23, 2026 | |
| SNWG_Solution_Fact_Sheet_NISAR_Soil_Moisture.pdf | One-pager developed by NASA's SNWG Implementation TEam (NSITE) providing an overview of the solution, its scientific and societal benefit, its data specifications, and resources for more information. | PDF (1.72 mb) | June 23, 2026 |
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