India readies Israeli radar spysat to eye Pakistan
BY CRAIG COVAULT
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: April 18, 2009
India is poised to launch a $200 million military imaging radar reconnaissance satellite purchased secretly from Israel to locate hostile Pakistani or terrorist operations at night and during all weather conditions.
The secret spacecraft was rushed to completion following the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai, Indian officials say.
Source: https://spaceflightnow.com/news/n0904/17milsat/
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