Full Form of ISRO
ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.
Key Points about ISRO:
- Founded: 1969
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
- Motto: “Space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.”
- Main Objectives:
- Satellite Development: Design and develop satellites for communication, earth observation, and navigation.
- Launch Vehicle Development: Create launch vehicles to deploy satellites into orbit.
- Space Exploration: Conduct missions for exploring space, including interplanetary missions.
- Notable Achievements:
- Chandrayaan Missions: India’s lunar exploration missions.
- Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission): Successfully reached Mars orbit in its first attempt in 2014.
- PSLV and GSLV: Development of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle for satellite launches.
ISRO plays a crucial role in enhancing India’s technological capabilities and contributing to global space research and exploration.