The indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is subtly increasing its efforts to protect national security from above as tensions between india and pakistan continue to simmer. Ten satellites are currently operating around the clock to help monitor India's key areas and safeguard its population, isro Chairman V. Narayanan said on Sunday.
Satellites Play A Big Role In National Safety
Narayanan highlighted space technology's critical role in India's security efforts while speaking at the Central Agricultural University's (CAU) fifth convocation event in Agartala.
"We must use our satellites to serve if we wish to guarantee the security of our nation. We must keep an eye on our 7,000 km of coastline. We can't accomplish much without drone and satellite technology," he stated.
Narayanan stated that satellites are currently one of the most crucial instruments in this effort, which is necessary due to India's extensive coastline and intricate borders with its neighbors.
ISRO's Current Fleet: 127 Satellites Launched So Far
Since its inception, isro has advanced significantly. It has launched 127 satellites from india thus far. These include missions created by commercial businesses and educational institutions in addition to those operated by the government.
Of them, 29 satellites are in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO), while 22 are in low earth orbit (LEO). A large number of these satellites are surveillance-oriented. This includes potent observation systems like the EMISAT and MicroSat series, the Cartosat and RISAT series, and others that are all built to perform particular intelligence and monitoring tasks.
52 More Satellites Coming Over Five Years
India's ambitious plan to launch 52 new satellites over the next five years was just announced last week by pawan kumar Goenka, Chairman of the indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).
Speaking at the 2025 Global Space Exploration Conference, Goenka claimed that this strategy would significantly improve India's capacity for space-based surveillance. "We already have some really good capabilities. It simply requires ongoing improvement," he stated.
He went on to say that although isro has been doing the majority of the work up to this point, private businesses would now also be working on satellite development. "ISRO has done the most of this up to this point. As we proceed, we will involve the private sector," Goenka continued.
The Army, Navy, and air Force of india will employ these future satellites to patrol their borders, monitor enemy movements, and enhance real-time coordination during military operations.
Another Key Satellite Launch on May 18
Additionally, isro is getting ready for the May 18 launch of the EOS-09 (RISAT-1B), another significant surveillance satellite. In order to study Earth under constant lighting conditions, this radar imaging satellite will be put into a sun-synchronous orbit. It is anticipated that the launch will greatly increase India's capacity to monitor its delicate border regions.
Satellites Play A Big Role In National Safety
Narayanan highlighted space technology's critical role in India's security efforts while speaking at the Central Agricultural University's (CAU) fifth convocation event in Agartala.
"We must use our satellites to serve if we wish to guarantee the security of our nation. We must keep an eye on our 7,000 km of coastline. We can't accomplish much without drone and satellite technology," he stated.
Narayanan stated that satellites are currently one of the most crucial instruments in this effort, which is necessary due to India's extensive coastline and intricate borders with its neighbors.
ISRO's Current Fleet: 127 Satellites Launched So Far
Since its inception, isro has advanced significantly. It has launched 127 satellites from india thus far. These include missions created by commercial businesses and educational institutions in addition to those operated by the government.
Of them, 29 satellites are in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO), while 22 are in low earth orbit (LEO). A large number of these satellites are surveillance-oriented. This includes potent observation systems like the EMISAT and MicroSat series, the Cartosat and RISAT series, and others that are all built to perform particular intelligence and monitoring tasks.
52 More Satellites Coming Over Five Years
India's ambitious plan to launch 52 new satellites over the next five years was just announced last week by pawan kumar Goenka, Chairman of the indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).
Speaking at the 2025 Global Space Exploration Conference, Goenka claimed that this strategy would significantly improve India's capacity for space-based surveillance. "We already have some really good capabilities. It simply requires ongoing improvement," he stated.
He went on to say that although isro has been doing the majority of the work up to this point, private businesses would now also be working on satellite development. "ISRO has done the most of this up to this point. As we proceed, we will involve the private sector," Goenka continued.
The Army, Navy, and air Force of india will employ these future satellites to patrol their borders, monitor enemy movements, and enhance real-time coordination during military operations.
Another Key Satellite Launch on May 18
Additionally, isro is getting ready for the May 18 launch of the EOS-09 (RISAT-1B), another significant surveillance satellite. In order to study Earth under constant lighting conditions, this radar imaging satellite will be put into a sun-synchronous orbit. It is anticipated that the launch will greatly increase India's capacity to monitor its delicate border regions.
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