New Delhi, Jan. 18 -- The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has come a long way from very humble beginnings, many decades ago, forging ahead with clinical confidence in a domain dubbed the ultimate frontier, where it is poised to vie with its closest competitors on the global stage. There is no holding back the resolute band of engineers and scientists from their perpetual quest to conquer new horizons, powered by frugal engineering and matchless expertise. It showcases, most forcefully, what can be accomplished under the 'Make in India' initiative.

Since its inception more than 50 years ago, ISRO has notched up significant milestones. Each is a step forward in its steady evolution, notwithstanding many downsides, the worst being t...