(Indian Space Research Organization) Oceansat-2 before its integration on PSLV C14. INRO has operationalized two major satellite systems namely Indian National Satellites (INSAT) for communication services and Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites for management of natural resources; also, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for launching IRS type of satellites.
India’s Space Ambitions Taking Off
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NOVEMBER 04, 2009
Emily Wax, Washington Post

In this seaside village, the children of farmers and fishermen aspire to become something that their impoverished parents never thought possible: astronauts.
Through community-based programs, India's space agency has been partnering with schools in remote areas such as this one, helping to teach students about space exploration and cutting-edge technology.
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Indian Space Research Organization: www.isro.org