India to triple satellites its three years: ISRO chairman
Topic: India to Triple Satellites in Three Years – ISRO Chairman:
- Announcement: ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that India will triple the number of operational satellites in orbit from the current 56 to over 168 within the next three years.
- Vision: By 2040, India aims to match all developed nations in space programme capabilities.
- Historical Context:
- 1963 – First Indian rocket launched (donated by the USA).
- As of now – India has launched 433 satellites for 34 countries using indigenous launch vehicles.
- Recent Achievements:
- Launch of NISAR – the world’s costliest satellite – by an Indian launcher.
- Upcoming launch: 6,500 kg US-built communication satellite using an Indian launcher (within next 2 months).
Related Developments:
- Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan encouraged graduates to learn foreign languages like French and German to expand global opportunities.
- Union MoES Secretary M. Ravichandran:
- Plans for Earthquake Early Warning System by 2047.
- Increase ocean economy contribution to GDP from 4% by enhancing shipping, energy, food, water, health, and climate change mitigation from oceans.
Prelims Pointers:
- NISAR – joint NASA-ISRO satellite, world’s most expensive satellite.
- India has launched satellites for 34 countries.
- 6,500 kg communication satellite to be launched using Indian launcher for USA.
Source:The Hindu | Updated: August 11, 2025, 07:12 am IST
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