Canada's first military satellite is headed into orbit alongside six other satellites that were all launched aboard a single Indian rocket Monday morning.
The Sapphire will increase Canadas ability to protect its "assets and interests" in space and track man-made objects in orbit to avoid collisions, according to the Department of Defence.
A second Canadian satellite will help scientists keep track of meteors, asteroids and other space debris that could be heading towards earth.
Read more: Indian rocket carries Canada's first military satellite into space | CTV News
The Sapphire will increase Canadas ability to protect its "assets and interests" in space and track man-made objects in orbit to avoid collisions, according to the Department of Defence.
A second Canadian satellite will help scientists keep track of meteors, asteroids and other space debris that could be heading towards earth.
Read more: Indian rocket carries Canada's first military satellite into space | CTV News