Aryabhata Satellite Mission

completed

The Aryabhata mission was India's first satellite launch, marking a major milestone in the country's space exploration history. The satellite was designed and built entirely by Indian scientists and was launched from the Kapustin Yar launch site in the former Soviet Union. The mission aimed to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics, and helped India gain valuable experience in satellite design and operation.