ISRO has its origins in space sciences. ISRO’s Space science programme started with studies of upper atmosphere using sounding rockets. The saga is continuing with scientific missions like AstroSat, Mars Missions, Chandrayaan missions followed by Solar and other planetary missions.
Indian space programme encompasses research in multiple areas like astronomy, astrophysics, planetary and earth sciences, atmospheric sciences and theoretical physics supported by scientific balloons, sounding rockets, space platforms and ground-based facilities.
Professor, Department of Avionics IIST, Head, SSPACE
Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace, Dy Head, SSPACE