India's space industry has made a significant leap with a private company capturing images of the International Space Station using their AFR satellite, enabling potential surveillance of enemy satellites.
India's space industry took a monumental step forward as the Ahmedabad-based company, Agista Space, successfully used its 80-kilogram satellite, AFR (ABA First Runner), to capture images of the International Space Station (ISS). This achievement marks the first instance where a private Indian company has tracked and photographed another spacecraft from space, showcasing India's growing capabilities in space technology.
On February 3, Agista Space conducted a challenging experiment with AFR, which managed to track the ISS, located approximately 400 kilometers above the Earth, and captured 15 distinct images during the process. This milestone, known as in-orbit snooping or space watch, has significant implications for India's strategic capabilities, especially in monitoring potential threats from enemy satellites or missiles in orbit.
With more than 50 satellites valued at over 50,000 crore rupees currently in orbit, this technology enhances the security of India's space assets. The ability to monitor enemy spacecraft not only strengthens India's defensive measures but also positions the country as a more formidable player in the global space arena, paving the way for further advancements in its space exploration and security endeavors.
