India’s Journey Among the Star

The incredible story of Indian satellite launches that changed space history.

1975 — Aryabhata Launch

India’s first satellite Aryabhata was launched by the Soviet Union on April 19, 1975. It marked the dawn of India’s space era.

1980 — Rohini Satellite Series

India’s first indigenous launch vehicle, SLV-3, successfully placed Rohini Satellite RS-1 in orbit. A proud “Made in India” milestone!

1990s — INSAT & IRS Satellites

INSAT series boosted telecom and weather forecasting, while IRS satellites revolutionized remote sensing for agriculture and mapping.

2008 — Chandrayaan-1 Mission

India’s first lunar mission discovered water molecules on the Moon — a global scientific breakthrough.

2013 — Mangalyaan

India became the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit and did it on the first attempt — and with one of the lowest budgets in the world!

2017 — PSLV-C37 Record Launch

ISRO launched 104 satellites in a single mission, setting a world record and showcasing India’s technological precision.

2023 — Moon South Pole Landing

India became the first country to land on the Moon’s South Pole, with the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover making history.

Chandrayaan-3

2024 — Aditya-L1 Mission

India’s first solar observatory launched to study the Sun — another step toward deep space exploration.