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More sophisticated
space robots
ISRO is planning to develop more
advanced space robots by 2025
for tasks such as inspecting
satellites, building and maintaining
space infrastructure, and exploring
the solar system. They are working
on three robots: INSPIRE-1 for
satellite inspection (2024 launch),
VIMANA for infrastructure tasks
(2025 launch), and Rakshak for
solar system exploration (2026
launch). These plans are
ambitious but achievable with
continued investment, positioning
ISRO as a leader in space robotics
by 2025.
Advanced imaging satellites
ISRO has ambitious plans for
2025, including launching a
hyperspectral imaging satellite
for precise Earth surface
analysis, enabling applications
in land use planning, agriculture,
and disaster management.
Additionally, they plan to launch
a radar imaging satellite,
capable of night and cloud-
covered Earth monitoring, crucial
for tracking natural disasters
and detecting illegal activities.
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