Satish Dhawan Space Centre

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The Satish Dhawan Space Centre, located on Sriharikota Island in Andhra Pradesh, India, is the primary launch site for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Named after the renowned Indian aerospace engineer and scientist Satish Dhawan, this facility is crucial for India's space program. It is where ISRO develops and launches its satellites and rockets, contributing to advancements in telecommunication, broadcasting, meteorology, and Earth observation. The center plays a vital role in India's ambitious space missions, including lunar and interplanetary exploration.123

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Gaganyaan
Gaganyaan will launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on top of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HRLV), a version of India’s most powerful rocket, the Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3) that has been modified for crewed spaceflight.
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NISAR
…July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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…July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Pulicat Lake
…Bengal, is the site of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India’s satellite-launching facility. The only sea entrance into the lake is around the south end of the island, north of the town of Pulicat on the mainland.
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…Bengal, is the site of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India’s satellite-launching facility. The only sea entrance into the lake is around the south end of the island, north of the town of Pulicat on the mainland.
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