India eying integrated satellite communication grid, says Defence space official

India’s defence forces are planning to develop an integrated satellite communication grid with spacecraft in various orbits and data relay systems to address the emerging space warfare domain, according to Defence Space Agency Director General Air Vice Marshal Pawan Kumar. The strategy involves collaborating with industry partners to gain a competitive advantage over adversaries, focusing on a mix of constellations like Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)-Geostationary Orbit (GEO) or Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-MEO-GEO, and utilizing tracking and data relay satellite systems to enhance operational efficiency.

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