Historical Events tagged with "ISRO"

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Space Exploration

ISRO's Successful Scramjet Engine Test

August 28th, 2016 8 years ago

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted its first experimental mission of a scramjet engine successfully from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. This mission aimed to evaluate air-breathing propulsion technology, which uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion, potentially offering significant benefits in terms of efficiency for future space vehicles. The scramjet engine was tested at an altitude of around 6 km, marking a critical milestone in India's space program.

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Space Exploration

Launch of India's First Satellite Aryabhata

April 19th, 1975 50 years ago

Aryabhata, India's first satellite, was launched into orbit from Kapustin Yar, Russia. The satellite was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata. Its primary purpose was to conduct scientific experiments and contribute to India's growing space program. The launch was a significant milestone for India, showcasing its technological advancement and ambition in space exploration.

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