The INPE develops satellites and conducts space and meteorological research.

China can help Pakistan in developing and launching satellites.

This administration includes, in one framework, all the engineering capabilities required for developing and constructing satellites, including full integration and performance tests.

Brazil had the chance to develop medium-size satellites at a time when it was only capable of building small ones (100 kg size).

The Pentagon's program to develop satellites for a missile defense system is in danger of falling behind schedule and going over budget, a Congressional report concluded today.

In its 22 year history, it has developed satellites for 27 missions with more to come.

Technical cooperation among the countries appears to be following, as in May 2010 South Africa, Brazil and India announced a joint programme to develop satellites.

The Administration official said, however, that a big supply of smaller rockets could provide impetus for developing new and smaller satellites.

INPE has plans to develop other small to medium-size satellites in Brazil with domestic industry.

Even before, the USSR had been developing maneuverable satellites for the purpose of satellite interception.