Space Based Surveillance Phase-III (SBS-3) Satellites of ISRO

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The thread is vis a vis planned SBS-3 series (52 nos) military satellites of ISRO. Separate general thread shall be created for Military Applications of Indian Space Program.

This thread shall be sticky till end of the phase III.

Exclusive: CCS clears launch of 52 surveillance satellites​

the proposal cleared by CCS involves the launch of at least 52 satellites in low earth orbit and geostationary orbit for surveillance. Costing ₹26,968 crore, the proposal involves the construction and launch of 21 satellites by ISRO and the remaining 31 by private companies.

 

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Further in context of Pehlgam attack:

Rs 22,500-Crore Spy Satellite Push: India Slashes Timeline From 4 Years To 1

The Indian government is collaborating with three private companies — Anant Technologies, Centum Electronics, and Alpha Design Technologies — to expedite the construction of these satellites. Initially, these companies had four years to complete the task, but the timeline has now been shortened to 12-18 months, with an aim to have the satellites operational by 2026 or earlier.

This project, which has received government approval due to its critical importance, is expected to cost approximately Rs 22,500 crore ($3 billion). Known as the Space Based Surveillance (SBS-3) program, the initiative received the green light from the Cabinet Committee on Security in October 2024. It involves the production of a total of 52 spy satellites, with 31 assigned to the three private companies and the remaining 21 to be developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).