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The first proposal to send humans into space was discussed by ISRO in 2006, leading to work on the required infrastructure and spacecraft. [ 120 ] [ 121 ] The trials for crewed space missions began in 2007 with the 600-kilogram (1,300 lb) Space Capsule Recovery Experiment (SRE), launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket ...
This is a list of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) missions. ISRO has carried out 125 spacecraft missions, 92 launch missions [1] and planned several missions including [2] the Gaganyaan (crewed/robotic) and Interplanetary mission such as Lunar Polar Exploration Mission, Chandrayaan-4, Shukrayaan and Mangalyaan-2 (MOM 2).
In 1969, Kalam was transferred to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) where he was the project director of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) which successfully deployed the Rohini satellite in near-earth orbit in July 1980; Kalam had first started work on an expandable rocket project independently at DRDO in 1965. [2]
Ritu Karidhal has worked for ISRO since 1997. [4] She played a key role in the development of India's Mars Orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan, dealing with the detailing and the execution of the craft's onward autonomy system. [8] She was also the Deputy Operations Director of this mission. [5] Mangalyan was one of the greatest achievements of ISRO. [4]
For various non-government-funded technological achievements by American teams [7] United States: Collier Trophy: National Aeronautic Association: Greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles [8] United States: Dirk Brouwer Award
He was notable mostly for his work on cosmic rays and particle physics particularly on the high-energy inter-actions of elementary particles. 3 Satish Dhawan (1920–2002) 1973 1984 12 years [8] Satish Dhawan is known for his work on fluid dynamics and his tenure as longest serving chief of ISRO.
Outstanding work in the field of impact cratering and/or work that has led to a better understanding of impact phenomena [2] Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize: American Astronomical Society: United States: Outstanding research contribution to astronomy or astrophysics of an exceptionally creative or innovative character [3] Brouwer Award
The list was criticized as biased towards English-language books, particularly those published by American authors. [3] Nigerian academic Ainehi Edoro criticized the lack of literature by African authors and the predominance of American literature on the list and called the list "an act of cultural erasure". [4]