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ISRO Says Satellites Ran 24x7 for Operation Sindoor, Backed by 400-Plus Scientists

The space agency highlights round-the-clock staffing as it aligns orbital capabilities more closely with national security needs.

Overview

  • ISRO chair V. Narayanan said all satellites operated continuously and met mission requirements during May’s Operation Sindoor.
  • More than 400 scientists worked full-time around the clock to deliver products from earth observation and communication satellites.
  • ISRO reported supplying satellite data to national security users during the tri-services campaign.
  • The agency counts 58 operational satellites and cited the prime minister’s directive to at least triple that number within three years.
  • On Gaganyaan, ISRO said 7,700 ground tests are complete with 2,300 more planned, the first uncrewed mission is expected in December, and approvals are in place for two crewed flights.