ISRO set for space station, other missions: Narayanan

ISRO is gearing up to launch its own space station into orbit, marking a bold leap in India’s space ambitions, chairman V Narayanan said Thursday.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief also said the Department of Space, of which he is the Secretary, is working alongside various organisations to ensure the safety and security of the country's citizens.

"Take our country, for example — we have 11,500 km of coastline, and then there's the northern border. We have a vast border to monitor, and the government is working diligently to ensure our safety. There are responsible individuals and systems in place," he told reporters on the sidelines of a programme of Rammohan Mission here.

Narayanan said, "Currently, we have 57 satellites in orbit, serving the public by providing real-time updates and data on a wide range of issues, from weather forecasts to tele-education in the most remote areas."