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The '''Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)''' is in charge of [[India]]'s space programme.  Objectives of the space programme include development of [[satellite]]s, [[launch vehicle]]s, and associated ground systems.

It is headquartered in [[Bangalore]].  It's main launch facility is at [[Sriharikota]], which lies near the 13° N latitude.

Some of the achievements include

==== Satellites ====
* The INSAT series of [[geosynchronous]] communication/meteorological satellites
* The IRS series: Indian Remote Sensing Satellites.  Remote sensing data from these satellites is available from Space Imaging Inc.  As of early 2002, the IRS series is the source of some of the highest resolution data available.

=== External Links ===

ISRO: http://www.isro.org
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Space Imaging Inc.: http://www.spaceimaging.com