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Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

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भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, responsible for space-based operations, exploration, and the development of related technologies. As a key part of the Department of Space, ISRO designs and develops launch vehicles and satellites, including the INSAT series for communication and the IRS system for remote sensing. ISRO operates launch facilities like the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and collaborates with international partners such as NASA and CNES. ISRO's work enables services like telecommunications, broadcasting, weather forecasting, resource monitoring, and navigation. Key words: space agency, satellites, launch vehicles, exploration, remote sensing, communication.

gov civilFounded 1969
History · 2 eventsMar 6, 2019 · New Space India Limited (NSIL) incorporated, absorbing most of Antrix Corporation's commercial mandate
Bengaluru, India
www.isro.gov.in
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Organization history

Identity changes, mergers, acquisitions, splits, and transferred business lines.

2 events

  1. Mar 6, 2019Spinout

    New Space India Limited (NSIL) incorporated, absorbing most of Antrix Corporation's commercial mandate

    Source
    Predecessor
    Antrix
    Parent
    Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
    Created organization
    New Space India Limited (NSIL)
    Event context

    New Space India Limited (NSIL), a wholly government-owned company under India's Department of Space, was incorporated March 6, 2019 to commercialize ISRO R&D, including transferring launch-vehicle manufacturing to industry consortiums and marketing satellite/launch services -- functions previously handled by Antrix Corporation (est. 1992). Antrix continues to exist, handling legacy contracts and disputes (including the Devas Multimedia arbitration), rather than being formally merged or dissolved.

  2. Aug 15, 1969Identity Change

    INCOSPAR reconstituted and expanded into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

    Source
    Predecessor
    Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR)
    Created organization
    Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

    Dr. Vikram Sarabhai led both INCOSPAR and the initial direction of ISRO.

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