ISRO to Set Up Advanced Radar Research Facility in Assam

On 21st September 2026, the foundation stone was laid for ISRO’s Advanced Radar Research Facility at Chandrapur in Assam under the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC).

  • The facility will form part of NETRA — Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis, strengthening India’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.
  • It will use advanced radar systems and optical telescopes to detect and track satellites and other space objects.
  • The facility will help protect Indian space assets by improving monitoring of objects in orbit and potential collision risks.
  • A separate radar for cloud research is expected to be installed by February ....
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