Aryabhata - Credit: ISRC. 17,093 bytes. 232 x 203 pixels.

The Soviet Union assisted India in development of Aryabhata, its first satellite, named for the Indian astronomer. The satellite conducted scientific experiments on atmospheric research., but was primarily an experimental satellite for satellite technology.

Total Mass: 360 kg.

Atmospheric research. Experimental satellite for satellite technology and some scientific experiments. Launched from a cosmodrome in the USSR.

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