ISRO Chairman emphasizes the need for improved space situational awareness due to increasing objects in orbit.

ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath stressed the need for enhanced space situational awareness amid the growing number of objects in orbit, driven by increased spacecraft launches. He noted challenges in tracking these objects, particularly around the moon and Mars. Somanath revealed that 95% of rockets and 60% of spacecraft components are produced in India, with the remaining sourced internationally, mainly high-end electronics.

October 25, 2024
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