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ISRO to set up advanced space‑tracking radar near Guwahati under Project NETRA
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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ISRO will construct an advanced space‑tracking radar close to Guwahati, Assam, under Project NETRA, the state chief minister announced.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed plans to build an advanced space‑tracking radar near Guwahati in Assam. The announcement was made by the state’s chief minister, who said the installation will be part of ISRO’s Project NETRA.
The radar is intended to strengthen India’s ability to monitor objects in Earth’s orbit and to support the nation’s growing space activities. Its proximity to Guwahati will provide strategic coverage for tracking satellites and debris.
Project NETRA forms a component of ISRO’s broader effort to expand space‑situational‑awareness infrastructure across the country, enhancing both civilian and defence capabilities.
The radar is intended to strengthen India’s ability to monitor objects in Earth’s orbit and to support the nation’s growing space activities. Its proximity to Guwahati will provide strategic coverage for tracking satellites and debris.
Project NETRA forms a component of ISRO’s broader effort to expand space‑situational‑awareness infrastructure across the country, enhancing both civilian and defence capabilities.