Timeline of ISRO
Explore the Journey of ISRO
Discover the milestones and achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation through our interactive timeline.
Foundation of ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation was established on August 15, 1969, with the vision to harness space technology for national development.
Launch of Aryabhata
Aryabhata, India's first satellite, was launched on April 19, 1975, marking a significant milestone in India's space journey.
Launch of Rohini Satellite
The Rohini satellite was launched on July 18, 1980, using the SLV-3 rocket, making India the sixth country to develop its own launch vehicle.
Launch of IRS-1A
The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) program was initiated with the launch of IRS-1A on September 7, 1982, enhancing India's capabilities in earth observation.
Chandrayaan-1 Mission
Chandrayaan-1, India's first lunar probe, was launched on October 22, 2008, and it made significant discoveries about the Moon's surface.
Mangalyaan Mission
India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was launched on November 5, 2013, making India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit.
Chandrayaan-2 Mission
Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar exploration mission, was launched on July 22, 2019, with an orbiter, lander, and rover.
Chandrayaan-3 Mission
Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar exploration mission, was launched with a lander and rover.It's lander successfully soft landed on moon.
Aditya-L1 Mission
Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission, was launched on September 2, 2023, to study the Sun's outer layers and its impact on space weather.
Gaganyaan Mission
Gaganyaan, India's first crewed space mission, is scheduled for launch in 2025 (tentative), aiming to send Indian astronauts into space.
NISAR Mission
NISAR, was ISRO AND NASA's joint mission which is aiming to study the earth like never before.Parts were devloped by both the agencies and was launched by ISRO.