--- title: "What was the name of India's first satellite launched by ISRO in 1975?" description: "What was the name of India's first satellite launched by ISRO in 1975?" author: "Meet Patel" published: 2025-06-14 updated: 2025-06-16 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114808/what-was-the-name-of-india-s-first-satellite-launched-by-isro-in-1975 category: "space technology" tags: ["isro"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # What was the name of India's first satellite launched by ISRO in 1975? ## Answers ### Answer by Lakshya gangwar India's first [satellite](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/333321/satellite-communication-enabling-global-connectivity-from-space) was Aryabhata, named after the ancient mathematician and astronomer. It was launched on April 19, 1975, marking a big step for India's space program. The satellite was developed by the Indian [Space Research](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3746/shrinking-of-moon-is-causing-the-moonquakes-near-the-south-pole) Organisation (ISRO) and launched from the Soviet Union using a Kosmos-3M rocket. Aryabhata was mainly a scientific satellite meant for experiments in [X-ray](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301050/how-does-x-rays-affect-human-health) astronomy, solar physics, and aeronomy. Even though it had a power [failure](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/11902/causes-of-failure) just four days after it was launched, it still collected useful data and showed that India could [design](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/126148/the-way-to-merge-psd-style-and-design-in-to-reactive-html) and build satellites. This [project](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/105927/how-to-excel-at-managing-multiple-projects) helped ISRO gain important technical [skills](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/269535/five-trending-tech-skills-in-2020) and set the stage for India's [future](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/198794/the-future-focused-learning-the-rundown-of-stem-education) achievements in space. The satellite weighed around 360 kilograms, had an octagonal shape, and used solar cells for power. It was created entirely in India, showcasing ISRO's growing abilities. The project was led by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, who is often called the father of India’s space program. Aryabhata didn't come back to [Earth](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/333056/space-technology-benefits-on-earth-the-case-for-investment) but orbited for several years before atmospheric drag caused it to break apart. Its legacy lives on, inspiring many Indian scientists and engineers. Today, Aryabhata is seen as a symbol of India's rise in the global space scene and a stepping stone for missions like [Chandrayaan](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/305286/how-chandrayaan-3-lander-pulled-off-a-surprise-moon-hop) and Mangalyaan. --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114808/what-was-the-name-of-india-s-first-satellite-launched-by-isro-in-1975 Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.