ISRO Ahmedabad
🚀 ISRO Ahmedabad – India’s Space Science Hub
Ahmedabad is home to two of the most prestigious institutions under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – the Space Applications Centre (SAC) and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). These centers are not just scientific powerhouses but also gateways to India’s journey into space exploration and innovation.
🛰️ Key Highlights:
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Institutes: Space Applications Centre (SAC) & Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
- Founded By: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
- Known For: Space payload development, satellite communication, remote sensing, astrophysics & planetary research
- Public Access: Limited (Special permissions or academic programs only)
🧪 1. Space Applications Centre (SAC)
- SAC is one of ISRO’s premier research and development centers. It focuses on the design and development of:
- Space-borne sensors and payloads
- Satellite communication systems
- Remote sensing applications
- Navigation and meteorology solutions
- SAC also plays a vital role in supporting ISRO missions by building key instruments for satellites like INSAT, IRS, and GSAT series.
🔭 2. Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
- Founded in 1947 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, PRL is known as the cradle of space science in India. It specializes in:
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Space & Atmospheric Sciences
- Solar Physics & Planetary Exploration
- Theoretical Physics & Astrochemistry
- Atomic & Molecular Studies
- PRL has contributed significantly to India’s space missions, including Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission.
🧭 Plan a Scientific Tour with Shahshik Adventure
- Although direct public access to ISRO centers is restricted, Shahshik Adventure helps educational institutions and science enthusiasts plan educational tours in Ahmedabad, including:
- Science museum visits
- Space & astronomy workshops
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition (if accessible)
- City tour of Ahmedabad’s heritage spots