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Image processing techniques, software for data analytics solutions as well as instruments and laboratories will soon be developed for tracking space objects, especially near-Earth objects and artificial satellites, to ensure the safety of satellites and their users.

There are tens of thousands of objects in Earth orbit that pose a potential threat to satellites and launches. Space Situational Awareness (SSA) refers to keeping track of objects in orbit and predicting where they will be at any given time.

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, an autonomous Institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India, has signed an MoU with the Navaratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to collaborate on space technologies, particularly focusing on SSA.

This is a significant step in advancing India’s space situational awareness and technological capabilities, in line with the Government of India’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make-in-India’ initiatives.

SSA is required for predicting, warning, and avoiding any potential collisions between objects in space.

 

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