RISAT-2 is a Radar Imaging Satellite that was developed by ISRO for disaster management applications. It was launched on 20 April 2009 from SHAR Centre, Sriharikota, India. This mission was carried out in PSLV-C12 launch vehicle and has a mass of 300 Kg. The primary objective of RISAT-2 is to provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation capabilities using radar imaging technology. The satellite aims to support various applications, including agriculture, forestry, soil moisture estimation, urban planning, and disaster management.

RISAT-2 is equipped with an X-band SAR sensor capable of capturing high-resolution imagery with a spatial resolution of up to 1 meter. RISAT-2's radar imaging capabilities allow it to penetrate clouds, haze, and darkness, making it particularly valuable for monitoring during adverse weather conditions and at night.