New Delhi: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairperson V. Narayanan on Tuesday revealed that more than 400 scientists were engaged round-the-clock to provide satellite support during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the growing role of space technology in national security.
Speaking at the 52nd National Management Convention of the All India Management Association (AIMA), Narayanan said the agency’s earth observation and communication satellites functioned without interruption throughout the operation.
“Every satellite performed flawlessly, meeting all requirements of the mission,” he noted.
Operation Sindoor highlighted the increasing reliance on advanced technologies in modern warfare, with heavy deployment of drones, loitering munitions, and air defence systems such as the indigenously built Akash Teer.
Narayanan pointed out that ISRO’s constant monitoring and data supply proved crucial during the mission.
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Turning to ISRO’s flagship human spaceflight programme, the Gaganyaan project, Narayanan said the agency has already completed 7,700 ground tests and plans to conduct 2,300 more before attempting the maiden crewed flight in 2027.
As part of preparations, three uncrewed missions are scheduled, the first of which is expected in December this year.
He added that ISRO has also received approvals for two crewed flights under Gaganyaan. Looking ahead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set ambitious goals for the space agency: to establish a national space station by 2035 and to land an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040.
