The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) would launch 50 satellites over the next five years to collect vital spatial intelligence. ISRO chief Somnath said at the annual tech-fest organized by the Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay that these satellites will be placed at several levels in different orbits. This satellite will be a military satellite mainly for military use.
Countries with the largest number of military satellites in the world
Order |
Country |
Number of military satellites |
1 |
United States of America |
239 |
2 |
China |
140 |
3 |
Russia |
105 |
4 |
France |
18 |
5 |
Italy |
13 |
6 |
Israel |
11 |
7 |
India |
9 |
8 |
Germany |
7 |
9 |
United Kingdom |
6 |