Updated on: 23 August, 2023 04:00 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Indian Space Research Organization is all set to make a new chapter in the history of space by landing a rover on the moons lunar south pole. Ahead of Chandrayaan 3 landing, lets see some of the finest moments when ISRO made Indian proud.
1. Communication Satellites
Within a span of two months, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched three communication satellites in 2017. India has been phenomenal when it comes to hosting space operations. ISRO has had over 150 communication satellites since 1975. The Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment (APPLE) was the first ever Indian satellite launched from French Guiana on June 19, 1981. Most of them have been successful missions.
2. One Mission, 104 Satellites
Breaking Russia's record of 27 satellites, ISRO launched 104 satellites in a single mission. This was held in February 2017. The total weight of all 104 satellites onboard PSLV-C37 was 1378 kg.
3. ISRO's Own Navigation System
The NavIC launched by ISRO is India's own navigation system. It is said to be more accurate than the GPS. This makes India one of the five countries to have its own navigation system in place.
4. Mangalyaan
India became the first country to reach Mars in first attempt in 2014. We are one of the four countries who have reached the otherworldly planet. MOM or Mangalyaan was the most budgeted and economical mission by ISRO. Bollywood movie Mission Mangal gives us an insight on the entire Mars Orbiter Mission.
