The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), established in 1969 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, is India’s national space agency dedicated to harnessing space technology for national development and scientific exploration. Headquartered in Bengaluru, ISRO has achieved remarkable milestones, including the launch of Aryabhata, its first satellite in 1975, and Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) in 2013, making India the first nation to succeed in its maiden attempt to reach Mars. Renowned for cost-effective missions, ISRO's achievements include the Chandrayaan missions, with Chandrayaan-3 successfully landing near the Moon's south pole in 2023, and upcoming interplanetary ventures like Shukrayaan to Venus. Its versatile launch vehicles, PSLV and GSLV, have deployed satellites for communication, navigation (NavIC), and Earth observation. Through initiatives like telemedicine, tele-education, and disaster management, ISRO leverages space technology for societal benefit. Programs like Gaganyaan (India’s human spaceflight mission), Aditya-L1 (solar exploration), and support for startups under IN-SPACe exemplify its forward-looking vision. Collaborating with global agencies and fostering regional ties through projects like the South Asia Satellite, ISRO continues to inspire with its ethos of achieving excellence in space technology for the betterment of humanity.Here are some of the most famous missions by ISRO that are listed below:
India's lunar exploration program aimed at studying the Moon's surface.
India's Mars Orbiter Mission, a milestone in interplanetary exploration.
India's first manned spaceflight mission, aiming to send humans to space.
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, known for its record-breaking launches.