P-1 Space Missions — Science STD 10 — Question

The notable contribution of India in space technology is as follows:
i. Aryabhatta: India's first satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1975. This marked India's entry into the field of space technology.
ii. SLV Satellite Series: ISRO developed its own Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) and successfully launched various satellites using launch vehicles.
iii. INSAT Series: The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) is a series of multipurpose geostationary satellites that have provided communication, broadcasting, and meteorological services to India.
iv. IRS (Indian Remote Sensing) Satellites: India has launched a series of IRS satellites for earth observation, helping in agriculture, forestry, land use, and disaster management.
v. IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System): It is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to provide accurate position information services to users in India and the surrounding region.
vi. GSAT Series: ISRO has launched numerous GSAT (Geo-Stationary Satellite) communication satellites to enhance telecommunications and internet connectivity across India.
vii. Chandrayaan-1: In 2008, India's first lunar mission, Chandrayaan-1, discovered water molecules on the moon's surface and contributed to our understanding of the moon's geology.
viii. Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission): In 2013, India became the fourth country in the world to reach Mars orbit. The Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, was a significant achievement in obtaining information about surface and atmosphere of Mars.
ix. Astrosat: Launched in 2015, Astrosat is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, contributing to the study of celestial sources.