uring the last three years (2011-2014) and the current year (April 2014 –
till date), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched 14 Indian
satellites and 15 foreign satellites, as at
Annexure 1.
The programme-wise details of the funds allocated and spent on the above space
programmes are given at Annexure 2.
During the last three years (2011-2014) and the current year (April 2014 – till
date), ISRO has launched 15 satellites of other countries and the revenue
earned through launch of these satellites is € 39.82 million and US $ 1
million.
The Department has laid down the future space programme for 2020. The plan
envisages development of advanced launch vehicle systems, thematic earth
observational satellites with improved resolution, high-power, high-throughput
communication satellites, microwave multi-spectral remote sensing satellites,
weather and climate studies, constellation of satellites for regional
navigation, development of critical technologies for human spaceflight and
satellites for space science and planetary exploration purposes.
This was stated by Union Minister
of State for Science and Technology and Ministry
of Earth Sciences, D/o Atomic Energy and D/o Space Dr. Jitendra Singh in
a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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