Connection of ISRO from church to bullock carts, know the journey from floor to hail

India’s space agency ISRO is today one of the major space agency in the world. This journey of scientists who once launched rockets from church and bicycle, bullock carts have reached the human mission Gaganyaan today. The glimpse of this historic journey is seen on ISRO Day, celebrated on August 23 every year.

Travel started from church

India’s first rocket launch took place on 21 November 1963 from Thuba village in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A Latin Catholic Church here was made laboratory and from there the American Nike Apache rocket was sent to space. This experiment started from the local fishermen’s settlement and became the foundation of India’s space program.

Rocket by bullock cart and bicycle

There was a huge shortage of resources in the initial stages. Scientists had to resort to bicycles and bullock carts to carry satellite and rocket parts. In 1981, when the first communication satellite Apple was launched, the bullock cart was used to place it on a metalless platform. This picture still testifies to ISRO’s struggle and passion.

From Aryabhata to Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan

In 1975, India’s first satellite was launched from Aryabhata Soviet Union. After this, the Insat series gave India a communication revolution. At the same time, launch vehicles like PSLV and GSLV made the country self -sufficient. In the 21st century, ISRO achieved success on Moon and Mars. In 2008, Chandrayaan-1 surprised the world by discovering water on the moon and in 2013 Mangalyaan made India the first country in Asia to enter Mars orbit in the first attempt.

Preparation of Gaganyaan and Indian Space Station

Now ISRO is preparing for human mission Gaganyaan 2025. Recently, ISRO chief V. Narayan announced to launch the Test Mission in December. Along with this, work is also going on on the plan of Indian space station.

Importance of ISRO Day 2025

ISRO Day will be celebrated across the country on 23 August. This date is special because Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon in 2023 on this day. That place was named Shiva Shakti Point and this day was declared National Space Day. This time the theme is pioneer space innovation for a sustainable future. Its aim is that space technology should be used not only scientific research but also in the solution of challenges like agriculture, disaster and climate change.

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