ISRO's Decade of Astral Achievements: Doubling Space Missions and Global Impact

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has vastly increased its pace of space exploration, nearly doubling the number of missions launched between 2015 and 2025 compared to the previous decade. Chairman V Narayanan announced these achievements at a press briefing in Delhi, sharing the significant strides made by the organization.

Narayanan also highlighted India's pioneering accomplishments, such as successfully completing the Axiom 4 mission and pioneering the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian from the International Space Station (ISS). This underscores a decade of phenomenal and exponential progress for ISRO.

Looking ahead, ISRO is set to launch another mission in collaboration with NASA, using India's launch vehicle to carry a hefty 6,500 kg satellite. With 433 international satellites launched from India, ISRO's contributions to global space endeavors are becoming increasingly substantial.

Reflecting on the past, V Narayanan attributed the expansion of Indian startups and the development of international satellite projects to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Since ISRO's inception in 1963, its history of innovation has resulted in numerous missions and collaborations, significantly boosting India's reputation in the global space industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)