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NASA-ISRO NISAR Maps Mexico City’s Sinking Ground in Early Mission Test
Key Takeaways
- New NISAR data shows parts of Mexico City subsiding by more than half an inch per month, largely due to groundwater pumping.
- NASA says the result helps confirm the mission is performing as expected in its first year after launch in 2025.
- The satellite’s dual radar system is designed to support broader monitoring of land, vegetation, and environmental change.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov
