ALOS-2 (Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2)

ALOS-2 (Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2) is a Japanese satellite launched in 2014 that uses radar technology to capture detailed images of Earth's surface, regardless of weather or daylight conditions. Its primary functions include monitoring natural disasters, assessing land use, and studying environmental changes. Equipped with sophisticated synthetic aperture radar (SAR), ALOS-2 provides high-resolution data that helps scientists and officials make informed decisions about disaster response, resource management, and climate monitoring, contributing valuable insights to understanding our planet's dynamic environment.