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  1. 01IndiaISRO begins constructing a 67-acre radar facility in Guwahati under Project NETRAEnhanced debris tracking helps safeguard critical satellite infrastructure from orbital collisions.
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ISRO begins constructing a 67-acre radar facility in Guwahati under Project NETRA

A large radar station installation set against a mountainous landscape.
A large radar station installation set against a mountainous landscape. · Herbert Snorrason / Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0

What happened

The Indian Space Research Organisation has commenced work on a 67-acre advanced radar research facility in Guwahati under Project NETRA. The site will support space situational awareness, orbital debris tracking, and regional atmospheric weather prediction.

Why it matters

Enhanced debris tracking helps safeguard critical satellite infrastructure from orbital collisions. Simultaneously, incorporating atmospheric research capabilities into the radar hub strengthens weather forecasting across northeastern India.

Bigger picture

The facility supports India's strategic push for sovereign space monitoring infrastructure, enhancing national aerospace resilience and regional technological capabilities.

Watch next

Official announcements regarding radar equipment installation milestones and target operational timelines for the Guwahati facility.

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