Integrated Space Cell

Integrated Space Cell

The Integrated Space Cell is the nodal agency within the Government of India which oversees the security of its space based military and civilian hardware systems. The decision to setup the Space cell was taken after analyzing the threat to India's space assets. The report by Indian Defense ministry noted that the "offensive counter space systems like anti-satellite weaponry, new classes of heavy-lift and small boosters and an improved array of Military Space Systems have emerged in our neighbourhood" [ [http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=39503 Special cell set up to counter growing threat to space assets] ] referring to the Anti-satellite missile test by China. 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.

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* [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Now_space_cell_to_keep_an_eye_on_China/articleshow/3118491.cms Now, space cell to keep an eye on China's plans]
* [http://indiapost.com/article/perspective/34/ India to set up tri-service Aerospace Command]


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