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India Plans 52 Advanced Surveillance Satellites by 2029
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India plans to launch 52 advanced surveillance satellites by 2029 under the Space-Based Surveillance Phase-III programme, with the first satellite expected by April 2026. The Rs 26,000 crore effort will combine infrared, electro-optical and synthetic-aperture radar sensors across multiple orbits, use onboard AI for autonomous threat detection, and provide all-weather, day-night coverage.
