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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A launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation"s (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) ended in failure on January 12, 2026, resulting in the loss of 16 satellites due to an issue with its third stage. This marks the second consecutive failure of the PSLV rocket, following a previous failure in May 2025.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its PSLV rocket carrying the EOS-N1 military satellite and 15 other payloads, marking the rocket’s return to flight after a failure in May 2025. This launch is significant for India’s space program and the broader aerospace industry, demonstrating the country’s capabilities in launching complex payloads into orbit.
The year 2025 witnessed a series of significant launch failures and spacecraft losses, involving prominent space agencies and private companies like ISRO, Firefly Aerospace, and SpaceX. These setbacks highlight the complexities and risks inherent in space exploration, underscoring the need for rigorous testing and innovation.
On December 23, 2025, an Indian LVM3 rocket is scheduled to launch the BlueBird 6 satellite, built by AST SpaceMobile, which will feature the largest communication array in low Earth orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone for both AST SpaceMobile and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), with implications for the broader aerospace industry.
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