The ISRO orbital vehicle refers to the spacecraft developed and launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to carry out missions in space. ISRO, the national space agency of India, has been actively involved in space exploration, satellite deployment, and other related activities.
The ISRO orbital vehicle serves as a vital component of ISRO's space programs, enabling the agency to deploy satellites, conduct scientific experiments, and execute various other missions in orbit around the Earth and beyond. It is designed to be launched atop a launch vehicle, such as the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) or the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), and is equipped with advanced technology to enable its functionalities.
The orbital vehicle primarily consists of a payload bay wherein satellites or scientific instruments can be accommodated, a propulsion system for maneuvering and initiating orbital transfers, a guidance and control system to ensure precise navigation and control, as well as communication systems to establish connections with ground stations and receive commands.
The ISRO orbital vehicle's key objective is to facilitate space exploration, satellite deployment, and scientific research for various applications such as meteorology, remote sensing, communication, navigation, and astronomy. It plays a crucial role in advancing India's space capabilities, allowing ISRO to achieve its goals of technology development, national security, and socioeconomic growth through the utilization of space-based assets.
