India used the 2026 BRICS summit to announce its intention to develop a shared satellite network that would integrate the bloc's remote‑sensing capabilities.
BRICS leaders collectively backed progress on expanding the Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation, signalling group‑wide endorsement of the initiative.
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The envisioned network is projected to improve Earth observation and strengthen disaster‑monitoring capacities for all member countries.
