History of ISRO
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Who had a major role in the establishment of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962?

  • Dr. Vikram Sarabhai (correct)
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  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Satish Dhawan
  • In which year did INCOSPAR transform into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

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

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

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

    Which facility is dedicated to the development of specialized field of study in space at Thiruvananthapuram?

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

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    Establishment of INCOSPAR and ISRO

    • Vikram Sarabhai had a major role in the establishment of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962.
    • INCOSPAR transformed into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.

    Headquarters and Marketing Arm

    • The headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are located in Bengaluru.
    • Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO for promotion and commercial exploitation of space products.

    Specialized Facility

    • The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is dedicated to the development of specialized field of study in space at Thiruvananthapuram.

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