ISRO to launch Defense Satellite: Scientist

Bangalore, Feb 9 : Indian Defense Research Agencies, including DRDO were working out to develop a Communication Intelligence Satellite, module, for Indian Arm Forces for Surveillance in its borders, Dr U K Revankar, Director Defense Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), said here today.

S peaking to newsmen Dr Revankar said that the Communication Satellite 'Comtel' would be launched by Indian Space Agency, ISRO in the next four to five years.

He said the Satellite module, which would be developed in co-ordination with the all the Indian Defense Research Agencies including DRDO would serve Indian Arm Forces to gather Intelligence captivities in the International border.

He said that the proposed Satellite would be place din the skies with the Low Orbit distance of about 500 KM would not only intercept communication but also pick up Radar based signature.

Source: New Kerala.
Link: http://www.newkerala.com/news/fullnews-47910.html.