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V Narayanan: ISRO to triple satellite fleet in 3 years, ensure security of citizens

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New Delhi: Speaking on the sidelines of the 35th Convocation Ceremony at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan provided an update of missions approved by the Union Cabinet a year ago. Narayanan said, “Government has given approval for Chandrayaan 4 sample return mission, Venus Orbiter Mission. We are building our own space station also, first module project is approved. We are studying crewed lunar mission. Right now we have 56 satellites in orbit, this number has to be increased by at least three times in another three years timeframe. Lot of missions are given by honourable Prime Minister of India, so we are all working towards that. Then we have to ensure safety and security of citizens of India, towards that whatever is required with space, we have to work. All the developments for Gaganyaan are nearing completion. Now, we are planning three uncrewed missions before the crewed mission. First uncrewed mission is targeted........

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