ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru. Established in 1969 under the leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, ISRO aims to harness space technology for national development while advancing space research and exploration.
Key Highlights:
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Launch Vehicles: ISRO developed the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), which are its primary workhorses for launching satellites into orbit.
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Notable Missions:
- Chandrayaan Missions: India’s lunar exploration program, with Chandrayaan-1 (2008) discovering water on the moon and Chandrayaan-3 (2023) achieving a successful soft landing near the lunar south pole.
- Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission): Launched in 2013, India became the first Asian nation to reach Mars and the first in the world to do so on its maiden attempt.
- Gaganyaan: Planned human spaceflight mission aimed at sending Indian astronauts into space.
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Satellite Programs: ISRO has an extensive satellite development program for communication, weather forecasting, navigation, and Earth observation, including GSAT, INSAT, and NAVIC systems.
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Global Collaboration: ISRO has collaborated with various space agencies, including NASA, and offers satellite launch services to other countries through its Antrix Corporation
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