Overview
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is renowned for ambitious missions at a fraction of Western costs. Chandrayaan-3 made India the fourth country to soft-land on the Moon (2023) and the first to land near the south pole.
~$1.5B
Budget
60+
PSLV Missions
~130
Active Satellites
Key Programmes
Chandrayaan: Chandrayaan-1 discovered lunar water ice (2008). Chandrayaan-3 landed near the south pole (2023). Chandrayaan-4 plans lunar sample return.
Gaganyaan: India's first crewed spaceflight programme — sending vyomanauts to LEO.
PSLV: Reliable workhorse with 60+ missions and 90%+ success rate.
NavIC: Regional navigation — 7 satellites covering India and surroundings.
Aditya-L1: India's first solar observatory at L1, launched September 2023.
Key Facts
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 15 August 1969 |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru |
| Launch Site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) |