PM Narendra Modi to launch Indian Space Association today

PM Narendra Modi to launch Indian Space Association today

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Category : National Published on: October 11 2021

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will practically inaugurate the Indian Space Association (ISpA).
  • According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the ISpA is the premier industry association of space and satellite companies that aspires to be the collective voice of the Indian space industry.
  • Larson & Toubro, Nelco (Tata Group), OneWeb, Bharti Airtel, Mapmyindia, Walchandnagar Industries, and Ananth Technology Limited are among the ISpA's founding members. Godrej, Hughes India, Azista-BST Aerospace Private Limited, BEL, Centum Electronics, and Maxar India are among the other key players.
  • The association's tagline is "Bhumandal Se Brahmaand Tak," which translates as "From Earth to the Universe."

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About ISRO

  • ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation
  • Old Name: INCOSPAR
  • Founder: Vikram Sarabhai
  • Founded: 15 August 1969
  • Headquarters: Bengaluru
  • Director: Kailasavadivoo Sivan
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