At Least 10 Satellites Working Round-the-Clock to Ensure India's Safety & Security: ISRO Chairman

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan recently stated that at least 10 satellites are working round-the-clock for strategic purposes to ensure India's safety and security. These satellites help monitor India’s 7,000 km coastline and the northern borders, playing a crucial role in surveillance and defense.

These satellites play a crucial role providing real-time imagery and video footage to track enemy movements and terrorist activities.

The comments from ISRO Chairman come amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which led to India launching Operation Sindoor against terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan responded with drone and missile strikes, which India intercepted. However, both nations have now agreed to halt all military actions on land, air, and sea.

Satellites like Cartosat provide sub-meter resolution images, enabling precise identification of military installations and terrorist hideouts.

Inter-Satellite Links (ISL) allow seamless data relay and coordination between satellites, improving intelligence-sharing. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) used in RISAT satellites, capable of penetrating cloud cover and darkness to provide continuous surveillance.

Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) & Signal Monitoring helps intercept enemy communications and radar signals, aiding in counter-terrorism operations. Satellites work alongside military drones for target tracking and precision strikes.

Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). ISRO's satellites provided critical intelligence, helping the Indianneutralize radar systems, disrupt drone strikes, and destroy 11 air bases inside Pakistan.

ISRO’s satellites also contribute to disaster management, telemedicine, agriculture, and environmental monitoring, reinforcing their broader role beyond defense.