India's space rise gains global momentum

Launches, missions and low-cost innovations strengthen ISRO's int'l profile, says report

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India's space ambitions continue to scale new heights, marked most recently by the successful launch of a 4,400-kg communication satellite -- one of the heaviest the country has ever placed in orbit, a report has sai

With decades of domestic innovation since the launch of Aryabhata in 1975, India entered the space age, and this accomplishment further solidifies its place among the world’s leading spacefaring nations.

Over the years, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has built a diverse fleet of satellites and demonstrated strong launch capabilities through vehicles such as the PSLV, GSLV, and LVM3, a report in timesofoman.com said.