ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Founded 1969
ISRO is India's national space agency, pioneering space technology for national development, space exploration, and science education, and is renowned for its cost-effective and efficient missions.
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ISRO YUVIKA (Yuva Vignani Karyakrama) - Young Scientist Programme for Class 9 Students
by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
YUVIKA is a fully sponsored, two-week residential program by ISRO for Class 9 students across India, offering an immersive, hands-on experience in space science and technology to inspire future scientists and engineers.
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About
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's esteemed national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1969, ISRO operates as the primary research and development arm of the Department of Space (DoS), functioning under the direct oversight of the Prime Minister of India. Its fundamental mission is to harness and advance space technology for diverse national requirements, significantly contributing to India's socio-economic progress. ISRO has successfully deployed and operationalized major satellite systems crucial for communication, television broadcasting, meteorological services, efficient resource monitoring and management, and space-based navigation. The organization is globally recognized for its cost-effective and highly efficient space missions, including groundbreaking lunar and interplanetary explorations. Beyond its core space activities, ISRO is deeply committed to promoting science education and fostering STEM careers through initiatives like the Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) and the Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) program, aiming to inspire and cultivate the next generation of Indian scientists and engineers. ISRO's commitment to self-reliance and innovation has been pivotal in achieving significant milestones in space exploration.
Affiliations
Programs offered
- Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA)
- Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) Program
- Launch Vehicle Programme (PSLV, GSLV, LVM3)
- Indian National Satellite System (INSAT)
- Indian Remote Sensing Programme (IRS)
- Chandrayaan Missions (Lunar Exploration)
- Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
- Aditya-L1 Mission (Solar Study)
- Gaganyaan Mission (Human Spaceflight Program)
- GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation)
- IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System / NavIC)
- RESPOND (Research Sponsored by ISRO) Program
Achievements
- First country to succeed in Mars orbit on its first attempt (Mars Orbiter Mission)
- First nation to successfully land a spacecraft near the lunar south pole (Chandrayaan-3)
- Developed indigenous launch capabilities with PSLV and GSLV
- Successfully launched India's first solar probe (Aditya-L1)
- Achieved successful space docking (SpaDeX Mission), making India the 4th country to do so
- Launched India's first satellite, Aryabhata (1975)
- Successfully launched 104 satellites in a single mission (PSLV-C37, 2017)
- Operationalized major satellite systems for communication, broadcasting, meteorology, and remote sensing
Leadership
- Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO & Secretary, Department of Space (ISRO / Department of Space, Government of India)
- Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) (ISRO)
- Nilesh M. Desai, Director, Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad (ISRO)
- M. Sankaran, Director, U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru (ISRO)
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