Question

ISRO stands for
1. Indian Space Research Organisation
2. International Space Research Organisation
3. Indian Sponsor Research Organisation
4. Indian Space Recruitment Organisation

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Indian Space Research Organisation

The correct answer is Indian Space Research Organisation.

• ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.
• It operates under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India while the chairman of ISRO acts as the executive of DOS as well.
• ISRO is the primary agency in India to perform tasks related to space-based applications, space exploration, and the development of related technologies.
• It is one of six government space agencies in the world that possess full launch capabilities, deploy cryogenic engines, launch extraterrestrial missions and operate large fleets of artificial satellites.

• The headquarters of ISRO is in Bengaluru.
• The present chairman of ISRO is K Sivan.
• ISRO was the world's first space agency to find water on the moon and insert a probe in orbit of Mars in its maiden attempt.  
• Vikram Sarabhai is known as the Father of the Indian Space Program.