Journey through India's remarkable space exploration history. From humble beginnings to Mars and the Moon - witness the evolution of Indian space technology.
MISSION DATABASE: ONLINE
SATELLITES LAUNCHED: 400+
COUNTRIES SERVED: 30+
TIMELINE: 1975-2024
April 19, 1975
Aryabhata
FIRST SATELLITE
India's first satellite, named after the ancient mathematician. Launched by the Soviet Union, it marked India's entry into the space age.
MISSION COMPLETED
July 18, 1980
SLV-3 First Success
INDIGENOUS LAUNCH
India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle successfully placed Rohini satellite in orbit. Led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
MISSION SUCCESS
March 17, 1988
IRS-1A
REMOTE SENSING
First operational remote sensing satellite of India, beginning the Indian Remote Sensing satellite series.
MISSION COMPLETED
September 20, 1993
PSLV-C1 First Flight
LAUNCH VEHICLE
Maiden flight of PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle), India's workhorse rocket that would revolutionize satellite deployment.
PARTIAL SUCCESS
October 22, 2008
Chandrayaan-1
LUNAR EXPLORATION
India's first lunar probe discovered water molecules on the Moon's surface, making global headlines and establishing India as a space power.
MISSION SUCCESS
November 5, 2013
Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan)
MARS EXPLORATION
India became the first nation to reach Mars orbit in its first attempt, and the most cost-effective Mars mission ever at $74 million.
MISSION SUCCESS
February 15, 2017
PSLV-C37 (104 Satellites)
WORLD RECORD
ISRO set a world record by launching 104 satellites in a single mission, showcasing India's commercial space capabilities.
WORLD RECORD
June 5, 2017
GSLV Mk III-D1
HEAVY LIFT ROCKET
India's heaviest rocket successfully launched GSAT-19, demonstrating capability to launch 4-ton satellites to geostationary orbit.
MISSION SUCCESS
July 22, 2019
Chandrayaan-2
LUNAR EXPLORATION
India's second lunar mission with orbiter, lander, and rover. Though the lander faced challenges, the orbiter continues providing valuable data.
ORBITER OPERATIONAL
July 14, 2023
Chandrayaan-3
MOON LANDING
Historic success! India became the first nation to land near the Moon's south pole, making India the 4th country to achieve a soft lunar landing.
HISTORIC SUCCESS
September 2, 2023
Aditya-L1
SOLAR OBSERVATORY
India's first solar observatory mission, positioned at L1 Lagrange point to study the Sun's corona and solar wind.
MISSION ONGOING
2024-2025
Gaganyaan
HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT
India's first crewed space mission, aiming to send Indian astronauts to space and establish India as a human spaceflight nation.