ISRO to launch spy satellite

With our neighbouring country already running the risk of being acquired by the extremist group Taliban, India needs to be on high alert to check on infiltration. Obviously, it is necessary for the Indian defence force to be vigilant like never before. And as a stringent measure India is going to launch a spy satellite on April 20 in the spaceport of Sriharikota. The main function and purpose of the satellite is to have a close watch on the borders and also serve the government in its operations against terrorists and infiltrators.

The satellite was built by Israel, which is 300 kg and features radar-imaging. The satellite is ready to take off with PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), which is a rocket of Indian origin. The highly advanced satellite will be stationed at a distance of 550km above the earth and features all-weather capability. The SAR or Synthetic Aperture Radar has the ability to take pictures at all times; day, night and in any weather condition.

Keeping in mind the nature of mission ISRO has not let out any major information. Other than the most important aim of helping the defence and spying the satellite can be useful in disaster management and also alerting on calamities such as cyclone and floods. The co-passenger on board with PSLV-C12 would be Anusat, which was built by Anna University, Chennai. The satellite is scheduled to leave the space station between 6-6.30 am on the 20th of April as informed by official who are preparing for the launch.

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