India is marking the 50th anniversary of the Aryabhata satellite, which was the country’s foray into space technology and research. Launched in 1975 with Soviet assistance, Aryabhata was India’s first satellite and a landmark success for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The satellite facilitated research in solar physics, aeronomy, and X-ray astronomy and marked the way for future Indian development in space science and technology. The achievement underscores India’s increasing participation in world space exploration and scientific advancement.

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