First Satellite of India- Aryabhat आर्यभट
My Dear Young and Little Indians, 46 years back on this day (19 April 1975), India launched its first satellite Aryabhat आर्यभट into space. Who made the satellite Aryabhat आर्यभट ? – It was made by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Who was the Head of the unit that made Aryabhat आर्यभट ? - He was Dr U R Rao. He later rose to become the Head of ISRO. Who was the Head of ISRO when Aryabhat आर्यभट was conceptualized and project initiated? - He was Dr Vikram Sarabhai. He is considered as the Father of Indian Space Programme. What was the name of the launch vehicle ? - It was Kosmos 3M (a Russian rocket) What was the name of the launch site? - It was Kapustin Yar in Astrakhan Oblast ( Astrakhan Oblast is a place in southern Russia. Kapustin Yar is a rocket launch and development site in Astrakhan Oblast) Astrakhan (marked in Red)- Just above the Caspian Sea Spot the Caspian Sea in this bigger map and you will know where the launch site is. Aryabhat आर्यभट