India, May 14 -- After witnessing the tension at the borders, the ability to maintain unwavering surveillance over national territories is paramount. In a pursuit of enhancing vigilance, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to boost India's strategic surveillance capabilities with the upcoming launch of RISAT-1B, an advanced Earth observation satellite. The satellite is scheduled to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on 18 May 2025, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61).

RISAT-1B, also designated as EOS-09, is not just another satellite; it represents the seventh flight unit in India's highly successful Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) programme. It is developed by ISRO and is eng...