India has launched several important satellites over the years for various purposes such as communication, remote sensing, scientific research, and navigation. Here is a list of some significant satellites launched by India along with their respective years of launch:
1. Aryabhata (1975): India’s first satellite, primarily used for conducting experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics.
2. Bhaskara-I (1979): Earth observation satellite used for remote sensing and gathering data for agriculture, forestry, and hydrology.
3. Rohini series (1980-1983): A series of four satellites, namely Rohini-1, Rohini-2, Rohini-3, and Rohini-4, launched as part of the Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) program for testing satellite launch capabilities.
4. INSAT-1A (1982): India’s first multipurpose geostationary satellite, used for communication, broadcasting, and meteorological observations.
5. IRS-1A (1988): Indian Remote Sensing satellite used for gathering high-resolution imagery for mapping and natural resource management.
6. INSAT-2 series (1992-1997): A series of four satellites, namely INSAT-2A, INSAT-2B, INSAT-2C, and INSAT-2D, launched for communication, weather monitoring, and broadcasting.
7. IRS-P3 (1996): A remote sensing satellite designed for mapping, geology, and forestry applications.
8. INSAT-3 series (2000-2007): A series of four satellites, namely INSAT-3B, INSAT-3C, INSAT-3E, and INSAT-3A, launched for communication, weather forecasting, and disaster management.
9. Cartosat-1 (2005): Earth observation satellite equipped with high-resolution imaging capability for cartographic applications, urban planning, and infrastructure development.
10. Chandrayaan-1 (2008): India’s first lunar probe, designed for lunar exploration and conducting scientific experiments on the Moon.
11. Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) (2013): India’s first interplanetary mission, aimed at studying the Martian atmosphere, surface, and mineral composition.
12. IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System) (2013-2016): A series of seven satellites, namely IRNSS-1A to IRNSS-1G, launched to establish an indigenous satellite navigation system for accurate positioning and timing services in India.
13. GSAT-7 (2013): Communication satellite primarily used by the Indian Navy for maritime communication.
14. GSAT-19 (2017): High-throughput communication satellite with advanced Ka and Ku band payloads for broadband connectivity.
15. Cartosat-2 series (2017-present): A series of advanced Earth observation satellites with high-resolution imaging capability for various applications including defense, urban planning, and natural resource management.
16. GSAT-11 (2018): High-throughput communication satellite designed to provide broadband connectivity to rural and inaccessible areas of India.
17. EMISAT (2019): Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) satellite designed to intercept and gather signals intelligence.
18. RISAT-2B (2019): Radar Imaging Satellite for remote sensing applications, including agriculture, forestry, and disaster management.
19. EOS-01 (2020): Earth observation satellite equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for agriculture, forestry, and disaster management applications.
20. GISAT-1 (2023): Upcoming geostationary satellite for continuous monitoring of Indian subcontinent and quick detection of natural hazards and disasters.
