• The primary function of URSC is design, development, integration and testing of different categories of satellites like, Communication, Earth observation, Navigation and Space Science Satellites.
• The centre is responsible for the total Spacecraft project management from Conceptualisation phase to In-orbit spacecraft operationalisation phase
• Pursue Research & developments in the area of advanced state-of-the-art satellite related technologies and also establish necessary infrastructure for satellite building activities.
• Actively involve Private, Public sector Industries for realising satellite systems.
• Promote and encourage student community by providing opportunities for Universities, Colleges and Academia in Research & Developmental activities including Small Satellites.

Functions of LEOS:

• Design, development, fabrication, assembly, testing and delivery of various electro-optic sensors for ISRO's LEO, GEO, Science & Interplanetary missions. These sensors include Sun sensors, Earth sensors, magnetometer, star sensors and processing electronic packages.
• The Centre is also focussing on advanced sensor technology development activities.
• Owing to the increased requirement, LEOS has initiated vendor development and successfully outsourced the fabrication, assembly & testing of Sun sensors, Scanning Earth Sensors and processing electronics.
• Necessary Infrastructure for sensor development, fabrication & testing are also established.