PPT: Indian Space Programme

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Indian Space 
Programme
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Indian Space 
Programme
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India's space program has significantly evolved 
since its beginnings in the early 1960s. Driven by 
pioneering efforts, it has become a robust and 
multifaceted field, marked by satellite systems and 
missions crucial for communication, education, and 
disaster management. Let's explore its impacts.
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Indian Space 
Programme
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India's space program has significantly evolved 
since its beginnings in the early 1960s. Driven by 
pioneering efforts, it has become a robust and 
multifaceted field, marked by satellite systems and 
missions crucial for communication, education, and 
disaster management. Let's explore its impacts.
Department of Space and ISRO
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Formation and Early 
Leadership
Space research in India began in 
1961 under the Department of 
Atomic Energy (DAE). In 1962, the 
Indian National Committee for 
Space Research (INCOSPAR) was 
formed with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as 
Chairman.
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Indian Space Research 
Organisation (ISRO)
ISRO was established to plan and 
execute India's space programs, 
headquartered in Bengaluru. Dr. 
Vikram Sarabhai is widely 
recognized as the father of the 
Indian space program.
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First Indian Satellite: Aryabhatta
India's first satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched on April 19, 1975, from 
Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
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Indian Space 
Programme
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India's space program has significantly evolved 
since its beginnings in the early 1960s. Driven by 
pioneering efforts, it has become a robust and 
multifaceted field, marked by satellite systems and 
missions crucial for communication, education, and 
disaster management. Let's explore its impacts.
Department of Space and ISRO
1
Formation and Early 
Leadership
Space research in India began in 
1961 under the Department of 
Atomic Energy (DAE). In 1962, the 
Indian National Committee for 
Space Research (INCOSPAR) was 
formed with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as 
Chairman.
2
Indian Space Research 
Organisation (ISRO)
ISRO was established to plan and 
execute India's space programs, 
headquartered in Bengaluru. Dr. 
Vikram Sarabhai is widely 
recognized as the father of the 
Indian space program.
3
First Indian Satellite: Aryabhatta
India's first satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched on April 19, 1975, from 
Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
INSAT System
The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) was 
introduced in 1983 to cater to communication, 
television broadcasting, and meteorological 
services. INSAT satellites offer transponders across 
various frequency bands including C, S, Extended C, 
and Ku, to meet India's communication needs.
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Indian Space 
Programme
I n t r o d u c t i o n
India's space program has significantly evolved 
since its beginnings in the early 1960s. Driven by 
pioneering efforts, it has become a robust and 
multifaceted field, marked by satellite systems and 
missions crucial for communication, education, and 
disaster management. Let's explore its impacts.
Department of Space and ISRO
1
Formation and Early 
Leadership
Space research in India began in 
1961 under the Department of 
Atomic Energy (DAE). In 1962, the 
Indian National Committee for 
Space Research (INCOSPAR) was 
formed with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as 
Chairman.
2
Indian Space Research 
Organisation (ISRO)
ISRO was established to plan and 
execute India's space programs, 
headquartered in Bengaluru. Dr. 
Vikram Sarabhai is widely 
recognized as the father of the 
Indian space program.
3
First Indian Satellite: Aryabhatta
India's first satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched on April 19, 1975, from 
Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
INSAT System
The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) was 
introduced in 1983 to cater to communication, 
television broadcasting, and meteorological 
services. INSAT satellites offer transponders across 
various frequency bands including C, S, Extended C, 
and Ku, to meet India's communication needs.
Applications of INSAT Satellites
Telecommunication: Enhances national connectivity and communication.
Television: Expands TV coverage across India.
Educational TV: Supports Doordarshan¾s educational broadcasts.
Satellite News Gathering: Enables real-time news transmission.
Radio Networking: Provides reliable national and regional radio links.
Mobile Satellite Service: Introduced mobile communication via INSAT-2C.
Satellite Navigation: Developing navigation support for civilian aviation.