List of Satellites Launched By India: Since 1975, India has been making significant strides in space, thanks to the efforts of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which was established in 1969. Headquartered in Bangalore, ISRO focuses on designing, developing, and launching satellites for various purposes including communication, earth observation, navigation, meteorology, and space science.
This article presents a comprehensive list of artificial satellites that have been built and operated by India. These satellites have been launched using different launch vehicles, including American, Russian, and European rockets. Below is the detailed list of satellites launched by India over the years.
List of Satellites Launched by India
The following table details the satellites launched by India from 1975 to 2025.
| Year of Launch | Satellite Name | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Aryabhata | First Indian satellite launched on April 19, 1975, designed to gain experience in satellite technology. |
| 1979 | Bhaskara-I | Experimental remote sensing satellite featuring TV and microwave cameras. |
| 1979 | Rohini Technology Payload | First satellite launched with the SLV-3 launch vehicle. |
| 1980 | Rohini RS-1 | India's first indigenous satellite launch. |
| 1981 | Rohini RS-D1 | Included a solid-state camera from the SLV-3 developmental launch. |
| 1981 | Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment | First experimental communication satellite. |
| 1981 | Bhaskara-II | Second experimental remote sensing satellite. |
| 1982 | INSAT-1A | First operational multipurpose communication and meteorology satellite. |
| 1983 | Rohini RS-D2 | Carried a smart sensor camera. |
| 1983 | INSAT-1B | Highly successful; revolutionized TV, radio, and telecommunications. |
| 1987 | SROSS-1 | Less notable achievement. |
| 1988 | IRS-1A | Earth observation satellite. |
| 1988 | SROSS-2 | Less notable achievement. |
| 1988 | INSAT-1C | Less notable achievement. |
| 1990 | INSAT-1D | Still operational. |
| 1991 | IRS-1B | Earth observation satellite. |
| 1992 | SROSS-C | Carried gamma-ray astronomy and aeronomy payload. |
| 1992 | INSAT-2DT | Launched as Arabsat 1C. |
| 1992 | INSAT-2A | First satellite of the INSAT-2 series. |
| 1993 | INSAT-2B | Second satellite in the INSAT-2 series. |
| 1993 | IRS-1E | Earth observation satellite. |
| 1994 | SROSS-C2 | Less notable achievement. |
| 1994 | IRS-P2 | Earth observation satellite launched by the PSLV. |
| 1995 | INSAT-2C | Operational communications satellite with significant outreach. |
| 1995 | IRS-1C | Earth observation satellite. |
| 1996 | IRS-P3 | Earth observation satellite. |
| 1997 | INSAT-2D | Inoperable since 1997-10-04 due to power issues. |
| 1997 | IRS-1D | Earth observation satellite. |
| 1999 | INSAT-2E | Multipurpose communications and meteorological satellite. |
| 1999 | IRS-P4 OCEANSAT | Earth observation satellite equipped with advanced sensors. |
| 2000 | INSAT-3B | Multipurpose communications satellite. |
| 2001 | GSAT-1 | Experimental satellite for GSLV testing. |
| 2001 | Technology Experiment Satellite (TES) | Tested advancements in satellite technology. |
| 2001 | INSAT-3C | Continuity of communication services for INSAT-2C. |
| 2002 | Kalpana-1 (METSAT) | First meteorological satellite from ISRO. |
| 2003 | INSAT-3A | Multipurpose satellite for various services. |
| 2003 | GSAT-2 | Experimental satellite for GSLV tests. |
| 2003 | INSAT-3E | Augmented the INSAT system. |
| 2003 | RESOURCESAT-1 (IRS-P6) | Advanced remote sensing satellite. |
| 2004 | EDUSAT (GSAT-3) | Dedicated educational satellite. |
| 2005 | HAMSAT | Microsatellite catering to radio services. |
| 2005 | CARTOSAT-1 | Earth observation satellite. |
| 2005 | INSAT-4A | Direct-to-home television satellite. |
| 2006 | INSAT-4C | Geosynchronous communication satellite. |
| 2007 | CARTOSAT-2 | Remote sensing satellite. |
| 2007 | SRE-1 | Test satellite for microgravity research. |
| 2007 | INSAT-4B | Similar to INSAT-4A. |
| 2007 | INSAT-4CR | Similar to INSAT-4C. |
| 2008 | CARTOSAT-2A | Similar to CARTOSAT-2. |
| 2008 | IMS-1 | Low-cost microsatellite. |
| 2008 | Chandrayaan-1 | India's first lunar probe. |
| 2009 | RISAT-2 | Radar imaging satellite. |
| 2009 | ANUSAT | Developed by Anna University. |
| 2009 | Oceansat-2 | Gathered oceanographic data. |
| 2010 | GSAT-4 | Communications satellite, mission failed. |
| 2010 | CARTOSAT-2B | Remote sensing satellite. |
| 2010 | GSAT-5P /INSAT-4D | Mission failed. |
| 2011 | RESOURCESAT-2 | Remote-sensing satellite. |
| 2011 | INSAT-4G | C-band communication satellite. |
| 2011 | Youthsat | Indo-Russian stellar satellite. |
| 2011 | GSAT-12 | Communications satellite. |
| 2011 | Megha-Tropiques | Collaboration with France on water cycle research. |
| 2012 | RISAT-1 | First indigenous Radar Imaging Satellite. |
| 2012 | GSAT-10 | Advanced communication satellite. |
| 2013 | SARAL | Mission dedicated to oceanographic studies. |
| 2013 | IRNSS-1A | Part of the IRNSS space segment. |
| 2013 | INSAT-3 | Meteorological satellite. |
| 2013 | GSAT-7 | Advanced communication satellite for military purposes. |
| 2013 | Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) | India’s first mission to Mars. |
| 2014 | GSAT-14 | Geostationary communication satellite. |
| 2014 | IRNSS-1B | Second satellite of the Indian Regional Navigation System. |
| 2014 | IRNSS- 1C | Third satellite in the navigation series. |
| 2014 | GSAT-16 | Communications satellite. |
| 2014 | IRNSS-1D | Fourth satellite in the Indian navigation system. |
| 2014 | GSAT-6 | Communication satellite. |
| 2015 | Astrosat | First multi-wavelength space observatory. |
| 2015 | GSAT-15 | Communications satellite featuring GPS aids. |
| 2016 | IRNSS-1E | Fifth satellite in the navigation series. |
| 2016 | IRNSS-1F | Sixth satellite in the navigation series. |
| 2016 | IRNSS-1G | Seventh satellite in the navigation series. |
| 2016 | CARTOSAT-2C | Earth observation satellite. |
| 2016 | INSAT-3DR | Advanced meteorological satellite. |
| 2016 | SCATSAT-1 | Provides climate and weather monitoring services. |
| 2017 | CARTOSAT-2D | Record-breaking launch of 104 satellites. |
| 2018 | CARTOSAT- 2F | Built as the sixth in the Cartosat series. |
| 2018 | MICROSAT- TD | A technology demonstrator for future satellites. |
| 2018 | INS -1C | A nanosatellite with advanced payload. |
| 2018 | GSAT- 6A | High-power communication satellite. |
| 2018 | IRNSS -1I | GPS navigation satellite. |
| 2018 | GSAT-29 | Facilitates high-throughput communication. |
| 2018 | HySYS | Hyperspectral imaging for various applications. |
| 2018 | ExseedSat-1 | The first privately funded satellite in India. |
| 2018 | GSAT-11 | India's heaviest satellite to date. |
| 2018 | GSAT-7A | Supports Indian Army and Air Force communications. |
| 2019 | Microsat-R | Earth imaging for defense purposes. |
| 2019 | KalamSAT-V2 | The world’s lightest satellite. |
| 2019 | GSAT-31 | A high-throughput telecommunications satellite. |
| 2019 | EMISAT | Intelligence and radar tracking satellite for defense. |
| 2019 | Chandrayaan-2 | India’s second lunar exploration mission. |
| 2019 | Cartosat-3 | High-resolution optical satellite. |
| 2020 | GSAT-30 | Replaced INSAT-4A, providing telecom services. |
| 2020 | EOS-01 | Earth observation satellite. |
| 2020 | CMS-01 | Communication satellite in the Extended-C Band. |
| 2021 | Sindhu Netra | Developed for surveillance of the Indian Ocean. |
| 2021 | SDSat | Satellite to study radiation levels and space weather. |
| 2021 | JITSat | Part of the UNITYSat constellation. |
| 2021 | GHRCESat | Part of the UNITYSat constellation. |
| 2021 | Sri Shakthi Sat | Part of the UNITYSat programme. |
| 2021 | EOS-03 | Designed for real-time monitoring of landmass. |
| 2022 | EOS-04 | Earth observation satellite for weather monitoring. |
| 2022 | OCEANSAT-3 | For oceanographic and atmospheric studies. |
| 2022 | GSAT-20 | Enhances data transmission for Smart Cities. |
| 2022 | GISAT-2 | Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging satellite. |
| 2022 | Aditya-L1 | Solar observation mission. |
| 2022 | GSAT-32 | Communications satellite. |
| 2022 | TDS-01 | Technology demonstrator for advanced systems. |
| 2022 | SPADEX x 2 | Demonstrates spacecraft docking abilities. |
| 2022 | GSAT-7R | Military communications satellite. |
| 2022 | DRSS-1 and DRSS-2 | Initial communications satellite pair. |
| 2022 | X-ray Polarimeter Satellite | Studies cosmic X-ray polarization. |
| 2022 | INSAT 3DS | Military communications satellite. |
| 2025 | NISAR | A joint ISRO and NASA mission for Earth observation. |
List of Forthcoming Satellites to be Launched by India
Below is the expected schedule for ISRO's upcoming satellite launches:
| Launched Year | Satellite Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GSAT-7C | Military communications satellite. |
| 2023 | AstroSat-2 | Multi-wavelength space telescope. |
| 2023 | NISAR | Collaborative Earth observation satellite with NASA. |
| 2024 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission | A robotic lunar mission with JAXA. |
| 2024-25 | Mangalyaan-2 | India's second Mars Orbiter Mission. |
| 2025 | DISHA | A twin satellite mission for ionosphere studies. |
| 2024-26 | Shukrayaan-1 | India's first Venus mission. |
List of Spacecrafts
For a comprehensive list of ISRO's spacecraft, you can visit the following link:
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