Why in News?
Hyderabad-based Azista Space has successfully captured images of the International Space Station using its own satellite. This marks a significant step in strengthening India’s indigenous Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.
First-of-its-kind achievement:
- Azista Space demonstrated “in-orbit snooping” capability.
What was done?
- Its satellite successfully captured images of the ISS from orbit, proving advanced tracking and imaging abilities.
Importance of SSA:
- Helps in detecting, tracking, and identifying objects in space.
- Prevents collisions between satellites and space debris.
- Protects critical infrastructure like:
- Communication satellites
- Navigation systems (e.g., GPS/NavIC)
