New Delhi, July 26 -- NISAR is the first-of-its-kind joint Earth observation satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

It is scheduled to launch into space at 5:40 p.m. on July 30 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The ISRO has already shared a YouTube link where the launch will be live-streamed. The live streaming will begin at 5:10 p.m.

NASA says it is the "most advanced Earth-observing radar satellite we've ever launched."

What is NISAR? Why is it important for India? And how will it help? Here's all you need to know about the ISRO-NASA joint satellite.

What is NISAR?

ISRO's GSLV-F16 - an Indian rocket - will launch NISAR, the first joint Earth observati...