History of ISRO and Space Research in India
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Who had a major role in the establishment of Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR)?

  • Satish Dhawan
  • Dr. Vikram Sarabhai (correct)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Antrix Corporation Limited
  • In which year did INCOSPAR become ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation?

  • 1969 (correct)
  • 1962
  • 1975
  • 1972
  • Where are the headquarters of ISRO located?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Sriharikota
  • Bangalore (Bengaluru) (correct)
  • Which organization serves as the marketing arm of ISRO for the promotion and commercial exploitation of space products?

    <p>Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility is dedicated to space research specializing in Liquid Propulsion Systems?

    <p>Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Establishment of INCOSPAR

    • Vikram Sarabhai had a major role in the establishment of Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR)

    Evolution of INCOSPAR

    • INCOSPAR became ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, in 1969

    ISRO Headquarters

    • The headquarters of ISRO are located in Bengaluru

    Marketing Arm of ISRO

    • Antrix Corporation serves as the marketing arm of ISRO for the promotion and commercial exploitation of space products

    Liquid Propulsion Systems Facility

    • The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is a facility dedicated to space research, specializing in Liquid Propulsion Systems

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