Integrated Space Cell

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The Integrated Space Cell is the nodal agency within the Government of India which oversees the security of it's space based military and civilian hardware systems. It was incorporated in June 2008 under the command of the Integrated Defence Services Headquarters, and shall be responsible for co-ordination between the Department of Space, the Indian Armed Forces and the Indian Space Research Organization.

This division shall be responsible for anti-satellite weaponry and a new class of heavy-lift and small boosters acting as catalyst in the next generation satellite warfare system.

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  • Now, space cell to keep an eye on China's plans [1]