Ever Upwards

Discover the remarkable journey of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which began not in a high-tech lab, but in a humble church in 1963. From these unique origins in Thumba, ISRO rapidly evolved into a global technological giant, shaped by the visionary leadership of Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan. This commemorative photographic volume, published in 2019, marks Sarabhai's birth centenary and ISRO's 50th anniversary. Featuring over 370 meticulously curated photographs—many never before seen by the public—the book chronicles ISRO's pioneering history from its 1963 inception through to the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Authored by a team of distinguished ISRO veterans and space historians, including PV Manoranjan Rao, BN Suresh, and VP Balagangadharan, this book offers unparalleled insight into the organization's legacy.

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