Chandrayaan-3 mission: Know what ISRO is planning after this historic and successful project

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 After the historic success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO is now focusing on its other ambitious space projects.

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ISRO's Chairman, S Somanath, revealed India's ambitious space plans during a speech at IIT Bombay's TechFest, focusing on lunar economics and satellite deployment.  

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According to a report by ANI, the ISRO chief said, "After the success of Chandrayan-3, there is a huge demand for what is next for ISRO in the coming 25 years. We have a roadmap for what we have planned till 2047." 

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 The vision includes building a space station, the Bharatiya Space Station, sending human missions to the moon, and fostering moon-based economic activities.

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ISRO plans a significant expansion of its satellite fleet to strengthen India's geo-intelligence capabilities.

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The objective of ISRO is to achieve a tenfold increase in the current satellite fleet size over the next five years, deploying 50 satellites with advanced technologies, including AI.

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These satellites will be strategically positioned in various orbits, from geostationary to lower earth orbits, serving purposes such as troop movement monitoring and extensive border surveillance.

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The expanded satellite capabilities aim to cover vast areas, enabling more effective responses to potential threats to national security.

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 S Somanath emphasized a shift in thinking regarding satellite deployment, recognizing the critical importance of understanding events and activities in the surrounding environment.

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ISRO Chief highlighted the importance of an interconnected satellite communication network, facilitating swift information sharing between satellites in different orbits for enhanced real-time monitoring and assessment.