The Cabinet Committee on Security Clears the Setting up of the DSRA

  • The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister has cleared the setting up of new agency called the Defence Space Research Agency (DSRA). This agency has been entrusted with the task of creating space warfare weapon systems and technologies.
  • In April, government established the Defence Space Agency (DSA) to command the space assets of the Army, Navy and Air Force, including the military’s anti-satellite capability. The agency is also to formulate a strategy to protect India’s interests in space, including addressing space-based threats.

Features of DSRA

  • The agency has started taking shape under a Joint Secretary-level scientist.
  • It would be provided ....
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