10 Facts About ISRO You Didn’t Know 

Formation:  ISRO was established on August 15, 1969, with its headquarters located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was formed as a successor to the Indian National Committee for Space Research. 

Indigenous Satellites:  ISRO has developed and launched numerous indigenous satellites for various purposes, including communication, remote sensing, and scientific research. 

Mars Orbiter Mission:  In 2013, ISRO successfully launched the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also known as Mangalyaan. 

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV):  ISRO's PSLV is a versatile and reliable workhorse launcher that has launched several Indian and foreign satellites into space. 

Chandrayaan-2:  Chandrayaan-2, launched in 2019, was India's second lunar exploration mission. It consisted of an orbiter, a lander (Vikram), and a rover (Pragyan). 

Indigenous Cryogenic Engine:  ISRO developed and successfully tested an indigenous cryogenic engine, which powers the upper stage of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). 

Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD):  ISRO has been working on the development of a reusable launch vehicle. 

GSLV Mark III:  ISRO's GSLV Mark III is a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying heavy payloads into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO).  

Human Spaceflight Program:  ISRO has been working on its ambitious Human Spaceflight Program to send astronauts into space. 

International Collaborations:  ISRO collaborates with various international space agencies and organizations, including NASA, ESA, and JAXA. 

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