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Satish Dhawan Space Center

Satish Dhawan: The man behind India's space program

During the crucial phase of its genesis, the Indian space programme was led by people who were suited to play a role that was essential for its progress: Vikram Sarabhai nurtured it during its infancy in the early 1960s and provided a vision to it. Satish Dhawan (1920-2002), who took over the space programme in 1972, consolidated Sarabhai’s work and gave direction to the space programme.

25 September 2020, 02:01 IST

Satish Dhawan: The man who made India’s space dream a reality

Satish Dhawan: The man who made India’s space dream a reality

Satish Dhawan: The man behind India's space program

25 September 2020, 02:01 IST

In Pics | A peek inside the life of Satish Dhawan

During the crucial phase of its genesis, the Indian space programme was led by people who were suited to play a role that was essential for its progress: Vikram Sarabhai nurtured it during its infancy in the early 1960s and provided a vision to it.Satish Dhawan (1920-2002), who took over the space programme in 1972, consolidated Sarabhai’s work and gave direction to the space programme. As APJ Abdul Kalam aptly put it, “Prof Dhawan transformed Sarabhai’s vision to a truly outstanding national mission.”Today, his birth centenary, is a good time to remember his contributions to the nation.

25 September 2020, 01:48 IST

In Pics | A peek inside the life of Satish Dhawan

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In Pics | A peek inside the life of Satish Dhawan

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In Pics | A peek inside the life of Satish Dhawan

25 September 2020, 01:48 IST

ISRO begins countdown for CARTOSAT-3's Wednesday launch

The satellite will be launched aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C47) along with 13 other nano-satellites from the United States.

30 March 2020, 05:13 IST

ISRO begins countdown for CARTOSAT-3's Wednesday launch

ISRO begins countdown for CARTOSAT-3's Wednesday launch

ISRO begins countdown for CARTOSAT-3's Wednesday launch

30 March 2020, 05:13 IST

Disappointed, but not lost hope for Bahubali

Nearly 5,000 eager spectators registered for the GSLV MK-III rocket, also known as Bahubali, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on Monday morning.

06 September 2019, 12:06 IST

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Disappointed, but not lost hope for Bahubali

06 September 2019, 12:06 IST

'ISRO to face terror on Chandrayaan-2 landing day'

On September 7, when Chandrayaan-II is expected to make a soft landing near the South Pole of the moon, scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will experience “15 minutes of terror” while ensuring a safe landing.

22 July 2019, 12:28 IST

'ISRO to face terror on Chandrayaan-2 landing day'

'ISRO to face terror on Chandrayaan-2 landing day'

'ISRO to face terror on Chandrayaan-2 landing day'

22 July 2019, 12:28 IST

ISRO's Chandrayaan-2: All you need to know

A glance at the important features and steps taken for the success of Chandrayaan-2.

22 July 2019, 11:22 IST

ISRO's Chandrayaan-2: All you need to know

ISRO's Chandrayaan-2: All you need to know

ISRO's Chandrayaan-2: All you need to know

22 July 2019, 11:22 IST