Thursday, February 10, 2011

SPACE RESEARCH IN INDIA


The first rocket in India was launched from

Thumba Rocket Launching Station,Thiruvananthapuram,on 21st

November 1963. It was led by National Space Research Organization

(INCOSPAR). Dr.Vikram Sarabhai was its ahead. The researches at

Thumpa paved the way for the launching of artificial satellites including

INSAT