New Dimensions in Space Research

It is significant that today, India has established a viable, self-reliant space programme that is precisely turned towards national development tasks. INSAT and IRS satellite systems form a crucial element of national infrastructure for telecommunication, television broadcasting, meteorology, resources survey and management. The unique capabilities of remote sensing satellites have enabled India to take up Integrated Mission for Sustainable Development (IMSD). India continues to derive commercial benefits from its IRS Satellites. This book contains highly useful information Organization; space application; important projects and technology development; space science; sponsored research; space industry partnership; cooperations publication and public relations; space in parliament etc.