Protecting India’s Satellites

Syllabus: Science & Tech Source:  TH Context: India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026. Reports suggest India is also considering “bodyguard satellites” to protect its space assets after near-miss incidents. About:  Protecting India’s Satellites: Need for Protecting India’s Satellites Vital role – Satellites are the backbone for communication, navigation (NavIC), …