Dhathri Astronomy Blog

  Aryabhata Hello Everyone, wondered what India's first spacecraft looked like? Let's dive into the facts! Did you know that Aryabhata, the very first satellite launched by India, was named after the famous Indian astronomer? This satellite was launched on April 19, 1975, from Kapustin Yar, which is a Soviet rocket launch and development site located in Astrakhan Oblast. It was launched into space using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle as part of the Soviet Interkosmos program, which allowed friendly nations to have access to space technology.  Aryabhata was a polyhedron with 26 sides that had a diameter of 1.4 meters and was designed to conduct experiments in fields such as X-ray astronomy, ergonomics, and solar physics. Unfortunately, the experiments had to be stopped after just four days and 60 orbits due to a power failure, and all signals from the satellite were lost after five days. However, the spacecraft's mainframe remained operational until March 1981. Due to orbital de...

  Indian Space Research Organisation Hello Everyone! Today I will be discussing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Let's begin! ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, is an esteemed national space agency headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1962 as the Indian National Committee for Space Research, it was later renamed to ISRO in 1969. The Department of Space, which oversees other institutions in India related to astronomy and space technology, is in charge of managing ISRO. ISRO has been committed to exploring space and developing related technologies since its inception. With full launch capabilities, it is one of only six government space agencies in the world-renowned for its excellence. The organization can deploy cryogenic engines, launch extraterrestrial missions, and operate large fleets of artificial satellites. ISRO has achieved numerous milestones over the years, including building India's first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launc...