Date: 3rd January 2022

Name: Fathima Zahra Khan

RRN: 170101601010

Thesis Synopsis: ISRO Visitor’s Complex

INTRODUCTION
• Name: ISRO Visitor’s Complex – Space Theme Park
• Location: Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
• Area: 247,500 sqm
• Capacity: 5000 per day – 10000 on Launch Gallery Viewers
• Tender Issuing Body: SDSC SHAR
• Key Points:
Accommodate large number of visitors without disturbing launch activities.
Showcase ISRO’s activities in concise manner
2 million visitors per annum
5000 visitors to complex per day
10,000 pax. capacity of launch gallery on launch days
2 x 250 people – Space Theatre

SITE (existing):

Source: ISRO Official Twitter Page (2019)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Parking / Bus Shuttle Pick-Drop Area

• Restrooms
• Space Shops
• Restaurants
• ATMs
• Medical and First Aid
• Launch Vehicle Displays – size of PSLV, GSLV
• Satellite Displays / Replica
• Exhibition Galleries – ISRO central, engines, rockets, components
• Hall of Fame
• Future of Human Spacewalk
• Early Space Exploration
• International Space Arena
• Garden (Rocket)
• Simulations

A. INFORMATION CENTRE & ENTRANCE SECURITY SCREENING

• Security Screening, Safety Procedure Briefing Area

• Ticket Booth
• Cafeteria
• Souvenir Shops
• Food Courts
• Information Centre
• Lounge Area
• Restrooms

B. LAUNCH VIEW GALLERY

• Semi Circular Frustum Shape (10K Seats)

• Equipped with Large Display, Speakers
• Non-Launch Period: Lectures, Interactive Sessions, and Children’s Space activity
area (multi use areas)

C. ROCKET GARDEN

• 1:1 scale of launch rockets (PSLV, ASLV, SLV, Sounding Rocket, GSLV, MK
III) with provision to go in.
• Lawns with Photo Points
• Fountain in middle of garden, Water Park
D. SPACE MUSEUM

• History walk from commencement of Indian Space Research to present

• Six Sections: History, Education, Technology, Applications, Global (impact) and
Future
• Mission Centre
• Meet the Astronauts – Virtual Meeting / Interactive Display
• Observation Tower
• Areas:
History of Indian Space Programme and Numerous Achievements
Past, Present and Future of ISRO depicted with space transport systems and
satellite programmes.
Future of Indian space planning
Mission Planning
Rocket Engines and its working principles
Human Space flight
Various ISRO activities on space science and solar system exploration
Development of fundamental space research
Space transport systems: actual engines on display, scales working models, and
other major components of launch vehicles as casting, heat shields, onboard
computers, and electronics
Application of satellite technology for communications, disaster management
and earth observation
Overview of GTO mission, Test model of NAVIC
SSO Mission, Test model of IRS
Space Science and Solar system Pavilion – Space sciences, Lunar mission,
Mars mission Astrosat Mission, Aditya Mission and Test Model
Physics Lab – Challenges of Space utilisations, Real equipment display
Rocket Technology – Virtual launch vehicle experience, Human Space Flight
VR, Journey to Mars VR and long-range Observatory
Hall of Fame – Posters and Exhibits of Intl. Space, Future of Human extra
vehicular activities, Inter Planetary Missions, Galaxy – thematic displays / AV

E. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY

• Virtual Interview with eminent people – Auditorium

• Working models and virtual themes explaining earth orbiting, universe exploring,
build your own rocket, satellite – Workshop and Display rooms
• Space satellite operations – AV Room / VR
F. SPACE THEATRE

• Ultra-Modern Hemispherical Domed Space – voyage of discoveries, launch

experience in real world scenario with vibration and sound, 15 mins film of
launch from Sriharikota, Mars Color Camera Visuals from launch and success.
• Documentaries & 3D films
• Capcacity: 2 x 250 people
IMPORTANT FEATURES
• Green Concept
• Allow space for remodelling to suit new exhibits, workshops or seminars
• Modular shops and restaurants at all facilities
• Enough rest rooms, waiting halls and seating
• Children activity features
• People movement and shows planned – so no crowd gatherings happen.
• Limited accommodation at entrance plaza of complex.
• 5000 visitor parking capacity (access of personal cars only till complex parking,
not inside)
• Safety and Security: Gate 1 to Visitor Complex and to Heritage Zone, CCTV
coverage and intrusion detection system.
• Entrance Plaza Checking: Help desk, Reception, Baggage drop point, Hang
baggage scanning and frisking, ID Check, Enter into main lobby for ticketing.
• First Aid and Emergency Centres
• Emergency Exits
• Meeting Points
• FDA and Fire Systems – as per norms (NBC)
Design should allow for future expansion / improvements.

Source: ISRO Official Website, Tender Document

 Source: ISRO Official Website

STUDIES IDENTIFIED:

• https://www.isro.gov.in/astrosat/operations - Departments and Works

• https://www.aame.in/2015/10/these-drawings-show-elements-of-isro.html - Launch
Vehicle Details
• https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/tenders/pt16-01-9501.pdf - Tender
Document
• BM Birla Space Museum ISRO, Hyderabad
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition, Ahmedabad
• https://www.isro.gov.in/update/28-mar-2019/launch-view-gallery
• Mt. Abu Observatory
• Aries Nainital Observatory, Manor Peak
• Inter University for Astronomy, Pune

Source: Open Street Map, Launch Gallery ISRO / Tender Document

CASE STUDY 1: BM BIRLA SPACE MUSEUM
• Inaugurated: July 2019 – Hyderabad, Telangana
• Collaboration Partners: ISRO and BM Birla Science Centre
• Architect: Satyajit Tuljapurkar
• Built Area: 840 sqm
• Displays: 65 models of rockets, spacecraft, and satellites. Including 60 ft. tall GSLV.
• Zones: Dakshin Gangotri (India’s Antarctic Space Station) enclosure communication
/ Art Gallery / Science Centre / Planetarium and Dinosauriam / ISS Model / Gyro
Chair Ride
• Notes: Maze like Design
CASE STUDY 2: VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE EXHIBITION
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Area:
• What’s in: Woking models, Live panels, Static Displays, 3D theatre and Auditorium.
• Zones: AR / 3D AV / Virtual Presenter / GSLV Animation Area / Quiz Section / Kids
Section / Interactive Bhuvan / Flight Suit Photo Point / Labs / Workshops /
Playground of Science / Science Shop