The Indian Space Programme

Archival Summary & Scope

Delve into India's remarkable five-decade journey in space, a national program providing vital services to 1.3 billion people through an extensive satellite network, a Mars orbiter, and an orbiting space telescope.

This comprehensive history traces India's scientific and technological lineage, from ancient scholars and early rocketry to modern pioneers like Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. It examines the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s origins, technological advancements (including launcher development and lunar/Mars missions), and its profound societal impact. The book also explores India's future aspirations in human spaceflight, military applications, science, and its role in international space collaboration.

Richly illustrated with over 140 images (many published for the first time) and supported by 1000+ references, this 645-page volume offers a deep, yet accessible, overview of India's complete space story for the non-specialist.