"There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation. To us, there is no ambiguity of purpose. We do not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or the planets or manned space-flight. But we are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the comity of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society."   - Dr Vikram A Sarabhai

More than 100 state-of-the-art satellites built over four decades by URSC (Formerly ISAC), the abode of Indian satellites, stand testimony to the technical excellence the centre has scaled.          ...Read More