Historical Events tagged with "aryabhata"

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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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