Now, India launches spy satellite RISAT-1

After Agni V, India successfully launched its own spy satellite RISAT-1 on Thursday morning from Sriharikota. RISAT-1 can deliver crystal clear pictures in all weather conditions.

The indigenous RISAT-1 - which stands for Radar Imaging Satellite - has a lifespan of five years and will be used for disaster prediction and agriculture forestry. RISAT's high resolution pictures and microwave imaging could also be used for defence purposes.

India now joins Japan, Europe, Canada and Israel to boast of such technology. Weighing at 1528 Kg, RISAT-1 is the heaviest satellite ever launched by India.

The total cost of the project was around Rs 500 crore.

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