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- Assam is set to launch its first satellite, AssamSat, in collaboration with ISRO to enhance governance and resource management.
- A high-level meeting on April 1, 2025, in Dispur between Assam’s Science and Technology Minister and ISRO Chairman laid the foundation for AssamSat.
- AssamSat aims to revolutionize key sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.
- The satellite will provide real-time data for precision farming, enabling better crop yield management and climate resilience.
- AssamSat will enhance disaster management by monitoring floods, landslides, and river water levels, improving early warning systems.
- Urban planning will benefit from AssamSat’s high-resolution geospatial data, aiding smart city development and traffic management.
- The satellite will strengthen environmental conservation by tracking forest cover changes, illegal encroachments, and poaching activities.
- AssamSat will support border security and law enforcement with real-time imaging and surveillance capabilities.
- ISRO will facilitate space education for 800 students from Northeast India, including 100 from Assam, to promote STEM careers.
- The AssamSat project is being executed with support from IN-SPACe, aligning it with India’s space policy and global standards.
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