Launch of Aryabhata Satellite
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Date
April 19, 1975
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
India
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Event Details
On April 19, 1975, India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was successfully launched into space. It was named after the famous 5th-century Indian astronomer and mathematician.
Details: Built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), it was launched by the Soviet Union using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle from Kapustin Yar. The satellite carried experiments for X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics.
Legacy: The launch marked India's entry into the space age and established the foundation for ISRO's future successes in satellite technology and space exploration.