Summary
The centre, part of the Indian Space Research Organisation, will enhance India's ability to track satellites and space debris.
Key Points
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Location: Chandrapur near Guwahati, covering roughly 6.6 acres.
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Project name: NETRA, which means 'eye' and focuses on space monitoring.
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Purpose: Strengthen space situational awareness by detecting and tracking objects in orbit.
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Goal: Protect vital space assets and improve national security.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsradar
technology that uses radio waves to detect and locate objects far away
satellite
a device placed in space that orbits Earth and gathers data
debris
small fragments of old rockets or satellites that float in space
space situational awareness
knowledge of what is happening in space, especially regarding objects that could affect satellites
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