Why is it in the news?
Assam to launch its own satellite constellation.
First Indian state to take such initiative.
Category: Science & Tech
Important Points:
● Plan to launch at least 5 satellites in Low Earth Orbit
● Focus on disaster management and border surveillance
● Uses Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology
● SAR can penetrate clouds and work in darkness
● Addresses heavy cloud cover issues in Assam
● Operated through private sector participation
● LEO range is 160 km to 2000 km above Earth
● Enables high-resolution imaging and real-time monitoring
● Reduces dependency on central agencies