5 Questions
Who had a major role in the establishment of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962?
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
In which year did INCOSPAR transform into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
1969
Where are the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) located?
Bangalore (Bengaluru)
Which organization is the marketing arm of ISRO for promotion and commercial exploitation of space products?
Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL)
Which facility is dedicated to the development of specialized field of study in space at Thiruvananthapuram?
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
Study Notes
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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