The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, established in August 1969 under the vision of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the "father" of India's space program. Operating under the Department of Space formed in 1972, ISRO has become one of the world's most cost-effective space agencies, renowned for achieving ambitious missions at a fraction of typical costs. ISRO's headquarters are located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with numerous centers across India including the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota for launches, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram for launch vehicle development, and the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) in Bengaluru for satellite development. The agency operates India's primary launch vehicles including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), which have launched over 400 satellites from more than 30 countries. ISRO is celebrated for landmark achievements including Chandrayaan-3's historic south pole lunar landing in 2023, making India only the fourth nation to land on the Moon, and the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), which made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first to succeed on its maiden attempt.
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The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have extended their Cooperative Agreement until 2032, expanding their collaboration in space activities such as Earth observation, satellite navigation, and space science. This renewed agreement reflects the evolving priorities in the space sector, including space weather and sustainable outer space activities.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched an imaging satellite, marking its first launch since a failure in January. This achievement demonstrates ISRO"s continued capability in satellite deployment and Earth observation.
India is set to launch its first Earth-imaging satellite, EOS-05, to geosynchronous orbit in 2026 using a GSLV Mark II rocket, marking a significant milestone in the country's space program. The satellite will provide critical Earth-observation capabilities from an altitude of 22,236 miles.
The NISAR satellite has captured a unique image of an Antarctic mountain that initially appears to resemble a hummingbird, but is actually the result of glacier movement and mountaintop formation. This image showcases the capabilities of Synthetic Aperture Radar technology in capturing high-resolution images through snow and ice.
Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket into orbit, marking a significant milestone for India’s commercial space industry. The launch demonstrates the capabilities of the privately funded Indian company and paves the way for future developments in the country’s space sector.