India, Jan. 30 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) hits a century with its 100th satellite launch on 29 January 2025. The launch of the NVS-02 satellite aboard the GSLV-F15 marked another milestone in Indian space history. From Aryabhata in 1975 to NVS-02 in 2025, India's space exploration journey is an inspiration for the world.

India's space journey officially commenced on 15 August 1969 with the establishment of ISRO, but the history dates back to 1962 when the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was formed.

India's first satellite, Aryabhata launched on 19 April 1975, with the help of the Soviet Union was the very first step towards India's entry into space technology. Although the mission was cut sh...