In response to escalating threats from Pakistan and the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir, India is accelerating the launch of a dedicated spy satellite. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this spacecraft is designed to monitor the country’s borders.
Within weeks, the PSLV-C61 rocket will deploy the EOS-09 satellite into orbit. The satellite is equipped with a C-band synthetic aperture radar. This advanced technology developed by Indian scientists can penetrate cloud cover, delivering high-resolution Earth imagery day or night, regardless of weather conditions.
India’s Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the satellite’s unique capabilities, stating it makes concealing ground objects exceptionally difficult. Unlike the existing Cartosat-3 — which, despite its sub-half-meter resolution imagery, is “blind” at night — the EOS-09 satellite will provide 24/7 surveillance, complementing India’s constellation of over 50 orbital assets.
The EOS-09 launch underscores India’s commitment to sovereign technological advancement and enhanced national security amid regional instability. The satellite is expected to become a critical defense component, bolstering long-term security and stability.