--- title: "What is the full form of ISRO?" description: "What is the full form of ISRO?" author: "Lily Chitlangiya" published: 2021-11-10 updated: 2023-08-18 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94038/what-is-the-full-form-of-isro category: "space technology" tags: ["space programs", "space science"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # What is the full form of ISRO? What is the [full form](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/35723/what-is-the-full-form-of-adh) of ISRO? \ ## Answers ### Answer by Kshitij Agrawal The [Full](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12893/experience-the-full-power-of-suitecrm) [Form](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82562/russian-involvement-let-s-italy-form-cybersecurity-agency) of [ISRO](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85210/major-achievements-of-isro) is **Indian Space Research Organization** founded by **Vikram Sarabhai** and its headquarter is in **Bengaluru**. It was founded in **15th August, 1969**, as of now completing 54 years. Its chairman is **Sreedhara Somnath** It operates under the **Department of Space (**DOS) which is overseen by the **Prime Minister of India.** Previously ISRO was known as **The Indian National Committee for Space Research** that is (INCOSPAR)by our **Government of India, became ISRO in 1969.** ISRO's [**first satellite name, Aryabhatta**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94142/where-was-the-first-indian-satellite-aryabhata-launched) was launched in **1988 with Geosynchronous Satellite GSET.** Also they launched **Polar Satellite Launched Vehicle (PSLV)****, Indian Remote Sensing (IRS), Indian National Satellite (INSAT) for Telecommunication, Broadcasting.** Also you know that ISRO had sent satellite to the **Moon in 2008 - Chandrayaan -1, in 2019 - Chandrayaan - 2 and the lastest is 2023 - Chandrayaan - 3** , also they are ready to send satellite to sun for the first time and **Gaganyaan in 2024.** ISRO and ISRO's scientist have done a marvelous job in the field of space and technology. With there day to day activities they will definitely ruling over the world. Its being a great journey for them to take forward this and make a way apart. It will be a good example for future generations who wants to work and who is willing to do a job in ISRO.. --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94038/what-is-the-full-form-of-isro Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.