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flag India is building "bodyguard" satellites to protect its space assets after a 2024 close call with another satellite, amid rising regional tensions and orbital congestion.

flag India is developing "bodyguard" satellites to protect its space assets after a close 2024 encounter with another satellite within 1 kilometer at 500–600 kilometers altitude, raising concerns over space safety and regional tensions. flag The move, part of a broader $3 billion government initiative, aims to enhance space situational awareness and defensive capabilities amid growing orbital congestion and strategic competition with neighbors like Pakistan and China. flag The new satellites may use LiDAR technology to detect threats and enable timely repositioning, complementing ground-based tracking systems. flag ISRO supported military operations during a May conflict, and reports suggest China aided Pakistan’s satellite adjustments. flag While details remain limited, the project reflects India’s push to secure its expanding space infrastructure.

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