ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan said 10 Indian satellites are working 24/7 to protect the country’s borders and coastline. He made this announcement while addressing the 5th Convocation of Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal.
“We must guard our 7,000 km coastline and the northern borders. Satellites and drones are essential for that. We can’t ensure national safety without them,” he said.
Operation Sindoor Sparks Stronger Tech Surveillance
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. The mission struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. It came after terrorists killed 28 people in Pahalgam on April 22.
In response, Pakistan used drones and missiles. India’s defense forces intercepted and neutralized them. This exchange highlighted the need for real-time surveillance and fast response systems.
10 Satellites Monitor, Track, and Safeguard
Dr. Narayanan confirmed that 10 satellites are now dedicated to strategic use. These include Cartosat, RISAT, EMISAT, and Microsat. These satellites track enemy movements, provide imaging, and support border forces.
India has already launched 433 satellites for 34 countries. It currently operates 127 satellites in orbit. ISRO satellites for national security.
ISRO satellites for national security
Dr. Narayanan said satellite technology does more than monitor threats. It saves lives during disasters. It supports telemedicine, education, weather forecasting, and TV broadcasting.
“Earlier, disasters claimed thousands of lives. Today, thanks to satellite alerts, we act faster and save more people,” he said.
He pointed to ISRO’s role in the Myanmar earthquake relief using Cartosat-3 images.
India Leads in Climate Tech Too
ISRO is building a climate-monitoring satellite for G20 nations. It will track air pollution, climate shifts, and weather patterns.
Dr. Narayanan said ISRO will keep expanding its global contributions and grow into a “vibrant space power.”
He added, “India will launch its own space station by 2040.”
India Guards Its Skies with Technology
Dr. Narayanan made it clear: space technology protects India. ISRO’s satellites are not just tools for exploration—they are shields for safety, disaster prevention, and global cooperation.
As tensions rise and threats evolve, India must invest in satellites, drones, and tech surveillance. ISRO stands ready.
“Without satellites and drones, we can’t secure our borders. They are our eyes in the sky,” Dr. Narayanan said.