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	"title": "Distinguished Lecture \u002D NISAR: A Landmark in U.S.–India Space Collaboration",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoin The India Center\u0027s 2026 Distinguished Lecture\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaul Rosen, Ph.D. \u003C/strong\u003Eof NASA\u0026rsquo\u003Bs Jet Propulsion Laboratory will present an overview of NISAR, the \u003Cstrong\u003Ejoint NASA\u002DISRO Earth‑observation mission \u003C/strong\u003Ethat launched in July 2025. Designed to provide an unprecedented view of Earth\u0026rsquo\u003Bs land and ice surfaces, NISAR is the first satellite to use dual‑frequency synthetic aperture radar, NASA\u0026rsquo\u003Bs L‑band and ISRO\u0026rsquo\u003Bs S‑band, to deliver high‑resolution, all‑weather data with global coverage every 12 days. This mission represents a milestone in U.S.\u0026ndash\u003BIndia space collaboration, marking the first time the two agencies have co‑developed hardware for an Earth‑observing satellite. NISAR\u0026rsquo\u003Bs openly accessible data will support advances in climate research, disaster response, agricultural monitoring, and ecosystem science. Dr. Rosen will highlight how this partnership strengthens scientific innovation and deepens strategic ties between the United States and India, demonstrating the global impact made possible through shared expertise and long‑term cooperation.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EModerated by College of Sciences Interim Dean Joshua Colwell\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EPresented in collaboration with the Florida Space Institute and the UCF Space Council\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Morgridge International Reading Center: MIRC",
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	"starts": "Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400",
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