Foreign Spy Satellites

The presence of foreign spy satellite in our space has not been detected during the last five years.

However, there have been reports about the Spy Satellites launched by various countries for intelligence and surveillance. In the present day context, the distinction between highly agile high-resolution Remote Sensing Satellites for civilian purposes and the Spy Satellites is very thin. Such high-resolution Remote Sensing Satellites have been launched by many countries and are used for earth observation. As per the international space law, outer space does not come under the jurisdiction of any country.

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prim Minister’s Office Shri V.Narayansamy gave this information in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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