NEW DELHI, Jan 4: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a milestone by launching a total of 132 satellites since April 2016, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.
In a written reply to the Upper House, Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh said, in April 2016, seven satellites constellation for Navigation system NavIC was established.
Indian Space Programme has placed Astrosat, a multi-wavelength observatory in August 2015. It observes universe in optical, Ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray region of the electromagnetic spectrum, whereas most other scientific satellites are capable of observing a narrow range of wavelength band.
He also said in August 2016, first experimental mission of Scramjet engine towards realisation of Air Breathing system was successfully tested. In February 2017, 104 satellites were placed in a single launch and in May, South Asia satellite was launched, which was a gift to neighbouring countries.
It also launched Cartosat satellite and GSLV Mk-III successfully carrying GSAT 19 communication satellite. (UNI)
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