1. ISRO was established in which year?

15 August 1969

2. What is the full form of ISRO? Indian Space Research Organization

3. . Who is the first chairman of ISRO? Vikram Sarabhai. The Chairman of the
Indian Space Research Organisation is the highest-ranked official of the Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the space agency of the India. The Indian
Space Research Organisation in its modern form was created by Vikarm Sarabhai.

4. Where is the headquarters of ISRO? Bengaluru

5. How many satellites are launched by ISRO? 104. ISRO launches 8
satellites in its 15th flight of the ‘XL’ version of the PSLV – 5 foreign satellites and
3 Indian satellites (SCATSAT-1, PRATHAM and PISAT). ISRO launched 104
satellites, of which 3 were Indian satellites. It is the largest number of satellites
launched on a single flight by any space agency.

6. Which was the first satellite launched by ISRO?

Kalpana-1Kalpana-1 was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by Indian

Space Research Organisation using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle on 2002-09-12. The
satellite is three-axis stabilized and is powered by solar panels, getting up to 550 watts of
power.
7. What is the name of first satellite built by India?

Aryabhata. ISRO built India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet
Union on 19 April 1975. It was named after the Mathematician Aryabhata. In 1980,
Rohini became the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch
vehicle,SLV-3.
8. ISRO will launch India’s second mission to moon called ________.
Chandrayaan-2. Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon is a totally
indigenous mission comprising of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover. After reaching the 100
km lunar orbit, the Lander housing the Rover will separate from the Orbiter.
9. What is full form of GSLV?
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
abbreviated as GSLV, is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO).

10. How many stages are there in GSLV?

3. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark is the largest launch vehicle developed
by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three
stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons.
11. What is meant by PSLV?

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle
designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). PSLV can
also launch small size satellites into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
12. Which is the latest PSLV launched by India?

PSLV C42. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C42) of Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) today (16 Sept 2018, Sunday) successfully launched two satellites —
NovaSAR and S1-4 — from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
13. When was PSLV launched for the first time?

2016. The PSLV C37 mission, launched on September 26, 2016, was the first time that
the rocket had inserted multiple payloads into two separate orbit altitudes.
14. How many stages are there in PSLV?
4
15. What is the full form of ASLV?

Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle. The Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle or

Advanced Satellite Launch Vehicle, also known as ASLV, was a five-stage solid-fuel
rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to place 150 kg
satellites into LEO.
16. In which place Dr Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located?

Thiruvananthapuram. It is located in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala.

The centre had its beginnings as the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
(TERLS) in 1962. It was renamed in honour of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, often regarded as
the father of the Indian space program.
17. Where is the headquarters of DRDO?

New Delhi. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency
of the Government of India, charged with the military’s research and development,
headquartered in New Delhi, India.
18. The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was
found in which year?

1962. The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was set up in
1962 by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of the Indian Government under Dr.
Vikram Sarabhai to formulate the Indian Space Programme.
19. Who is the current chairman of ISRO?

K Sivan. Scientist Sivan K is the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation

(ISRO). He replaced A S Kiran Kumar.
20. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station located in which state?

Kerala. The Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station is an Indian spaceport

operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation. It is located in Thumba,
Thiruvananthapuram, It is currently used by ISRO for launching sounding rockets.
21. Find the odd one?

S Christopher. All three are former chairman of ISRO.

22. What is the full form of IRNSS?

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. IRNSS-1A is the first navigational satellite
in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) series of satellites been
placed in geosynchronous orbit.
23. Who is the chairman of Satish Dhawan Space Centre?

S.Pandian

24. When was launched the Chandrayaan I?

22 October 2008. Chandrayaan-1 was India’s first lunar probe. It was launched by the
Indian Space Research Organisation in October 2008, and operated until August 2009.
The mission included a lunar orbiter and an impactor.
25. Which type of fuel is used by GSLV in its operations?

Solid in first stage and liquid in second stage

26. The experimental satellite SROSS abbreviation means?

Stretched Rohini Satellite Series

The Stretched Rohini Satellite Series are a series of satellites developed by the Indian
Space Research Organisation as follow ons to the Rohini Satellites for conducting
astrophysics.
27. What is the name of the India’s Multi Wavelength Space Observatory?

Astrosat. Astrosat is India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory. It was

launched on a PSLV-XL on 28 September 2015.
28. Which one is India’s first satellite exclusively used for educational
purpose?

EDUSAT. GSAT-3, also known as EDUSAT, was a communications satellite which was
launched on 20 September 2004 by the Indian Space Research Organisation. EDUSAT is
the first Indian satellite built exclusively to serve the educational sector.
29. Who is the father of modern space science in India?

Vikram Sarabhai. The Indian space programme was driven by the vision of Dr Vikram
Sarabhai. In 1961, he was appointed member of the Atomic Energy Commission, when
rocket science and satellites were areas of great interest in the international scientific
community.
30. Which was India’s first remote sensing satellite?

IRS-1A. The Indian Remote Sensing Satellite-1A (IRS-1A) was launched on March 17,
1988. IRS-1A is the first of a series of semi-operational/ operational remote sensing
satellites developed by Indian Space.
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 1. Chandraayan 2 is launched by _______.
GSLV MK III. Stands for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III.

 2. The Chandraayan 2 mission’s lander is called ________.

 Vikram. Named after Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is widely regarded as the
father of the Indian space programme.
 3. The Chandraayan 2 mission’s rover is called ________.

 Pragyaan. The rover’s mass is about 27 kg (60 lb) and will operate on solar
power.

 4. Payload includes LIBS. It stands for _____________.

Laser induced Breakdown Spectroscope.
 5. Payload includes APXS. It stands for _____________.
Alpha Particle Induced X-ray Spectroscope.
 6. Lander Vikram includes Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity
(ILSA) Seismometer. It is used ___________.
Moon-quakes near the landing site.
 7. Lander Vikram includes laser retroreflector array (LRA). It is used
 For precise measurements of the Earth–Moon distance and lunar libration.
 8. One of the countries mentioned below have not conducted a moon
landing mission. Identify the Country correctly.
France.
 9. Chandrayaan 2 is the first space mission to conduct a soft landing
on the Moon’s ___________ polar region.
South. According to ISRO “The lunar South Pole is especially interesting because
a larger section of its surface stays in the shadow than the North Pole. There is a
possibility of the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas around it.
 10. Who is the Project Director of Chandrayaan 2?
Muthayya Vanitha. For the first time in India’s space history, an interplanetary
expedition is being led by two women – Muthaya Vanitha, the project director,
and Ritu Karidhal, the mission director.
 11. Who is the current Chairperson of the Indian Space Research
Organization (ISRO)?
K Sivan. Kailasavadivoo Sivan is an Indian space scientist and the chairperson of
the ISRO. He is the former Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and Liquid
Propulsion centre. Sivan is popularly known as the “Rocket Man” for his
significant contribution to the development of cryogenic engines, for India’s space
programme.
 12. Chandrayaan-3 is a robotic space mission concept by ISRO and
 JAXA. Japan’s space agency JAXA and the Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) would send a lunar rover and lander to explore a polar region of the Moon
in 2024. The mission concept has not yet been formally proposed for funding and
planning.
 Vision of isro

Harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science
research and planetary exploration.

Mission of isro

 Design and development of launch vehicles and related

technologies for providing access to space.
 Design and development of satellites and related technologies
for earth observation, communication, navigation, meteorology
and space science.
 Indian National Satellite (INSAT) programme for meeting
telecommunication, television broadcasting and developmental
applications.
 Indian Remote Sensing Satellite (IRS) programme for
management of natural resources and monitoring of environment
using space based imagery.
 Space based Applications for Societal development.
 Research and Development in space science and planetary
exploration.

Objectives of isro

 Operational flights of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

 Developmental flight of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (GSLV- Mk II).
 Development of heavy lift Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (GSLV-Mk III).
 Design, Development and Realization of Communication
Satellites.
 Design, Development and Realization of Earth Observation
Satellites.
 Development of Navigation Satellite Systems.
 Development of satellites for Space Science and Planetary
Exploration.
 Earth Observation Applications.
 Space based systems for Societal Applications.
 Advanced Technologies and newer initiatives.
 Training, Capacity building and Education.
 Promotion of Space technology.
 Infrastructure / Facility Development for space research
 International Cooperation

ISRO's Timeline from 1960s to Today

 Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, is

the lead centre of ISRO responsible for the design and
development of launch vehicle technology. The Centre pursues
active research and development in the fields of aeronautics,
avionics, materials, mechanisms, vehicle integration,
chemicals, propulsion, space ordnance, structures, space
physics and systems reliability. The Centre undertakes
crucial responsibilities of design, manufacturing,
analysis, development and testing related to the
realisation of subsystems for the different missions. These are
sustained by activities towards programme. Planning and
evaluation, technology transfer, industry coordination, human
resources development and safety. Planning, execution and
maintenance of all civil works related to the Centre is also
carries out. The Centre depends on administrative and
auxiliary services for support.
 VSSC has extension Centres at Valiamala housing major
facilities of mechanisms, vehicle integration and testing and
at Vattiyoorkavu for the development of composites. The
Ammonium Perchlorate Experimental Plant (APEP) has been
set up by VSSC at Aluva near Kochi.
 The major programmes at VSSC include Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle (PSLV), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch
Vehicle (GSLV) and Rohini Sounding Rockets as well as the
development of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
(GSLV) Mk Ill, Reusable Launch Vehicles, advanced technology
vehicles, air-breathing propulsion and critical technologies
towards human spaceflight.
 Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is the centre for
design, development and realisation of liquid propulsion
stages for ISRO's Launch Vehicles. Development of fluid
control valves, transducers, propellant management devices
for vacuum conditions and other key components of liquid
propulsion systems are also under the purview of this
centre. LPSC activities and facilities are spread across its
two campuses namely, LPSC, Valiamala, Thriruvananthapuram
and LPSC, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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 Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)

ISRO, Department of Space
Valiamala PO
Thiruvanthapuram - 695 547
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Director: Dr. V. Narayanan
Email ID: director@lpsc.gov.in

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 LPSC, Valaimala is responsible for R&D, System
Design I Engineering and Project Management functions. The
Fluid Control Components Entity and the Materials and
Manufacturing Entities are located here apart from the Earth
Storable and Cryogenic Propulsion Entities, handling the
core tasks of the Centre.

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 Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)
ISRO, Department of Space
80 Ft. Road
HAL 2nd Stage, H.P.O.
Bengaluru - 560 008
 LPSC, Bengaluru is responsible for design and realisation of
propulsion systems for remote sensing and communication
satellites and other scientific missions. Development and
production of transducers and sensors are all undertaken here.
 Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota,
the Spaceport of India, is responsible for providing
Launch Base Infrastructure for the Indian Space
Programme. This Centre has the facilities for solid
propellant processing, static testing of solid motors,
launch vehicle integration and launch operations, range
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network and mission control centre.
 The Centre has two launch pads from where the rocket
launching operations of PSLV and GSLV are carried out. The
mandate for the centre is (i) to produce solid propellant
boosters for the launch vehicle programmes of ISRO (ii) to
provide the infrastructure for qualifying various subsystems
and solid rocket motors and carrying out the necessary tests
(iii) to provide launch base infrastructure for satellites and
launch vehicles.
 SDSC SHAR has a separate launch pad for launching sounding
rockets. The centre also provides the necessary launch base
infrastructure for sounding rockets of ISRO and for
assembly, integration and launch of sounding rockets and
payloads.

YOUTHSAT
YOUTHSAT is a joint Indo-Russian stellar and atmospheric satellite
mission with the participation of students from Universities at
graduate, post graduate and research scholar level. With a lift-off
mass of 92 kg, Youthsat is a mini satellite and the second in the
Indian Mini Satellite (IMS) series. Youthsat mission intends to
investigate the relationship between solar variability and
thermosphere-Ionosphere changes. The satellite carries three
payloads, of which two are Indian and one Russian. Together, they
form a unique and comprehensive package of experiments for the
investigation of the composition, energetics and dynamics of earth's
upper atmosphere.
The Indian payloads are:

1. RaBIT (Radio Beacon for Ionospheric Tomography)- For mapping

Total Electron Content (TEC) of the Ionosphere.

2. LiVHySI (Limb Viewing Hyper Spectral Imager) - To perform

airglow measurements of the Earth's upper atmosphere (80- 600
km) in 450-950 nm.

The Russian payload

SOLRAD - To study temporal and spectral parameters of solar flare

X and gamma ray fluxes as well as charge particles in the earth
polar cap regions.
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101.35 min

1020 (Pitch) x 604 (Roll) x 1340 (Yaw) mm3

Attitude and Orbit 3-axis body stabilised using Sun and Star Sensors, Miniature
Magnetometer, Miniature Gyros, Micro Reaction Wheels and Magnetic
Torquers

Solar Array generating 230 W, one 10.5 AH Li-ion battery

Paraffin Actuator based Solar Panel Hold Down and Release Mechanism

April 20, 2011

SHAR Centre Sriharikota India

Launch vehicle PSLV- C16

Circular Polar Sun Synchronous

Orbit altitude at 822 km + 20 km (3 Sigma)

Orbit Inclination 98.731 º + 0.2 º

2 years

प्रमोचन भार / Launch Mass: 92 kg

आयाम / Dimension: 1020 (Pitch) x 604 (Roll) x 1340 (Yaw) mm3

मिशन कालावधि / Mission Life : 2 years

शक्ति / Power: Solar Array generating 230 W, one 10.5 AH Li-ion battery

प्रमोचक राके ट / Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C16/RESOURCESAT-2

उपग्रह का प्रकार / Type of Satellite: Experimental Small

निर्माता / Manufacturer: ISRO

स्‍वामी / Owner: ISRO

अनुप्रयोग / Application: Student Satellite

कक्षा का प्रकार / Orbit Type:SSPO