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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. 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" [1] 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. Judiciary Supreme Court of India Chief Justice of India High Courts District Courts Elections Political Parties Local & State Govt. ... June 2008 is the sixth month of the current leap year. ... An Indian government department responsible for administration of Indias space program. ... The Indian Armed Forces is the primary military organization responsible for the territorial security and defence of India. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ...


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