- ISRO plans to launch 50 satellites in the next five years for geo-intelligence gathering.
- The satellite deployment includes creating a layer in different orbits with the ability to track troop movements and image vast areas.
- ISRO Chairman S Somanath emphasizes the need for a satellite fleet size ten times larger than the current one for India to achieve its aspiration of becoming a strong nation.
- Somanath highlights the importance of enhancing satellite capabilities to detect changes and advocates for an AI-related and data-driven approach to data analysis.
- The goal is to reduce data downloads and obtain only necessary information for efficient satellite operations.
Q: What is the primary objective of ISRO’s plan to launch 50 satellites in the next five years?
- A. Weather monitoring
- B. Geo-intelligence gathering
- C. Communication enhancement
- D. Deep space exploration
Ans : B. Geo-intelligence gathering
