UNMANNED • DEVELOPMENT

DefSpace & SSA (Dedicated Military Satellite Constellation)

Lead Agency: Defence Space Agency (DSA) / ISRO / DRDO / Startups • Service: Tri-Services • Budget: ₹25,000 Cr • IDDM: 80%

Strategic Overview

Constellation of 52 dedicated military satellites (optical, SAR, ELINT) providing 24/7 high-cadence revisit over Indian Ocean and disputed borders.

Defence Space Agency (DSA) Orbit Constellation ("Mission DefSpace & Spy Satellites (TSAT-1A, GSAT-7 Series)") — DSA Headquarters, Bengaluru / Earth Stations across India (Defence Space Agency (DSA) / Integrated Defence Staff) — Status: operational
PIB: Prime Minister Launches Mission DefSpace with 75 Space Defence Challenges (PIB Press Release)