ISRO

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding visionary?Vikram Sarabhai, often called the father of India's space program
2. What is the indigenous launch vehicle?SLV-3, which first launched a satellite in 1980
3. What is ISRO and why is it important?ISRO is India's space agency that builds rockets and satellites. It helps India explore space and supports many parts of society.
4. When did India start its space program and who helped start it?India started its space program in 1962 with INCOSPAR. It was led by scientist Vikram Sarabhai and supported by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Remote Sensing: The acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact, typically from satellites.
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV): A powerful Indian launch vehicle designed to place heavy satellites into geostationary transfer orbits.
Spin-off Technologies: Technologies originally developed for space applications that are later adapted for use in other industries or consumer products.