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ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan shared how far India has come in space science. He said there was a time when India’s rockets were carried on bicycles, but today, the country holds several world records in space.
Published: July 2, 2025 10:10 AM ISTBy Analiza Pathak |Edited by Analiza Pathak
India’s space plans for the future
Dr. Narayanan said that India aims to set up its own space station by the year 2030, and by 2040, the country plans to send astronauts to the Moon.He also gave a quick look at India’s space journey:
India launched its first rocket in 1963
By 1975, the country had no satellites of its own
Today, India has 131 satellites in space
These satellites help with many things i.e. from TV broadcasts to weather forecasts, and much more.
He added that ISRO is also working hard on the Human Space Program, which means India could soon send more astronauts into space on its own.
India has set many records: ISRO Chief Narayanan
ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan shared how far India has come in space science. He said there was a time when India’s rockets were carried on bicycles, but today, the country holds several world records in space.Here are some key achievements he mentioned:
- India was the first country to discover water molecules on the Moon.
- India became the first nation to land on the Moon’s South Pole.
- With the Aditya L-1 mission, India is now the fourth country studying the Sun.
- India entered Mars orbit on its very first attempt, making it the fourth country to do so.
Space data is helping in daily life: Dr. Prakash Chauhan
Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), also spoke at the conference. He explained how space data is now used in many parts of daily life.- Satellites give us useful updates, not just GPS navigation but also important environmental data.
- In Uttarakhand, satellite data was used to digitize livestock records.
- During the Rishiganga-Chamoli disaster, satellite images helped map the area, and that data was later used in national policy planning.
- This information also supported Post-Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) reports.
Dr. Chauhan concluded that space technology is deeply changing how we live and prepare for natural disasters, especially in states like Uttarakhand.