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ISRO Schedules NISAR Launch and Plans to Triple Satellite Fleet by 2028

It has unveiled funding for private space startups, confirming its first station module will launch in 2028.

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Overview

  • The $1.5-billion NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite will lift off aboard GSLV F16 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on July 30, carrying dual-frequency radar for centimetre-level Earth observation.
  • ISRO plans to expand its satellite fleet from 55 to about 165 by 2028 to meet growing national demand.
  • The first module of India’s independent modular space station is slated for launch in 2028, with full deployment expected by 2035.
  • Twelve launch vehicle missions are scheduled for 2025 under ISRO’s busy manifest, highlighting an accelerated pace of orbital deployments.
  • Government reforms have catalysed over 300 space-tech startups, backed by ₹3,500–4,000 crore for satellite development and a ₹1,000 crore venture fund.