Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- Accurate and timely data about changes on Earth is essential for everything from growing crops to managing natural disasters. That's where space technology can play a key role. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, an Earth-observing radar satellite jointly developed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is among the most advanced tools to monitor changes on our planet.

By combining science, engineering and international collaboration, her work supports efforts to improve food security, disaster response and environmental management, benefiting communities in both India and the United States.

Excerpts from an interview wit...