Archive · 23 Sep 2025
India Plans 'Bodyguard' Satellites After Near-Miss in Orbit
India is working on a plan to protect its satellites in space, like having space bodyguards.
This is because one of India's satellites almost crashed into a satellite from another country.
The government wants to create satellites that can watch for dangers and protect the important satellites that help with things like mapping and communication.
This is part of a bigger plan to have more satellites in space for security and intelligence.
The project aims to use special satellites with lasers and ground-based radars to spot any threats early on.
India is developing 'bodyguard' satellites to protect its spacecraft from threats.
A near-miss incident involving an ISRO satellite highlighted the risks in orbit.
The government has a ₹27,000 crore plan for around 50 surveillance satellites.
Satellites played a role during the conflict with Pakistan.
Discussions involve launching LiDAR satellites and using ground-based radars.
- Who
- India and ISRO
- What
- Developing 'bodyguard' satellites to protect orbiting spacecraft.
- When
- Mid-2024 (near miss incident), plan underway in 2025
- Where
- Orbit, approximately 500-600 km above Earth.
- Why
- To identify and counter threats to orbiting spacecraft, prompted by a near-miss incident.
- Key Development
- India plans to develop 'bodyguard' satellites.
- Near-Miss Incident
- An ISRO satellite and a satellite from a neighboring country came dangerously close in mid-2024.
- Satellite Plan
- ₹27,000 crore plan for approximately 50 surveillance satellites.
- Conflict Context
- Satellites played a significant role during India’s conflict with Pakistan in May.
- China's Role
- China provided support to Pakistan during the conflict.