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Where is ISRO stand in the world?
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian space agency, founded in 1969 to develop an independent Indian space program. Its headquarters are in Bangalore (Bengaluru).
How big is ISRO?
It has the world’s largest constellation of remote-sensing satellites and operates two satellite navigation systems namely GAGAN and NAVIC. It has sent two missions to moon and one to Mars….Indian Space Research Organisation.
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Employees | 17,099 as of 2021 |
| Annual budget | ₹13,949 crore (US$1.9 billion) (2021–22) |
| Website | www.isro.gov.in |
Who is founder of ISRO?
Vikram Sarabhai
Indian Space Research Organisation/Founders
With the visionary Dr Vikram Sarabhai at its helm, INCOSPAR set up the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in Thiruvananthapuram for upper atmospheric research. Indian Space Research Organisation, formed in 1969, superseded the erstwhile INCOSPAR.
What is the rank of iaiist in ISRO ranking?
IIST Secures 8th Position in all India Universities Ranking – ISRO.
What is the history of ISRO?
Indian Space Research Organisation, formed in 1969, superseded the erstwhile INCOSPAR. Vikram Sarabhai, having identified the role and importance of space technology in a Nation’s development, provided ISRO the necessary direction to function as an agent of development.
What is the contribution of ISRO to Indian Space Research Organisation?
Apart from technological capability, ISRO has also contributed to science and science education in the country. Various dedicated research centres and autonomous institutions for remote sensing, astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric sciences and space sciences in general function under the aegis of Department of Space.
What is the ranking of Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology?
The Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST) is ranked eighth among all Indian Universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.