Flashcards on India's Space Program: A Historical Account

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In which year was ISRO established?

1969

Who is known as the father of the Indian space program?

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

What was India's first satellite named?

Aryabhata

What is the name of India's moon mission?

Chandrayaan

When was India's first lunar probe, Chandrayaan-1, launched?

2008

Name the Mars orbiter mission launched by India.

Mangalyaan

What is the name of India's first interplanetary mission?

Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)

Which vehicle launched India's first Moon mission?

PSLV-C11

What does GSLV stand for?

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

What was the purpose of India’s Gaganyaan mission?

To send Indian astronauts to space

In which year did ISRO launch its 100th mission?

2012

What is ISRO's commercial arm called?

Antrix Corporation

Which satellite is India's first to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch vehicle?

Rohini

India's heaviest communication satellite ever is named?

GSAT-11

When did India test its anti-satellite weapon, Mission Shakti?

2019

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Who founded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?



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Mangalyaan was launched on which rocket?



Which year marks the launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata?



What does PSLV stand for?



ISRO's commercial arm, Antrix, is responsible for what?



GSLV was first launched in which year?



What landmark achievement did ISRO make in 2014?



The satellite GSAT-11 is known for being:



Mission Shakti demonstrated India's capability in:




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