Department of Space
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The Department of Space (DoS)[3] is an Indian government department responsible for administration of the Indian space programme. It manages several agencies and institutes related to space exploration and space technologies. The Indian space programme under the DoS aims to promote the development and application of space science and technology for the socio-economic benefit of the country. It includes two major satellite systems, INSAT for communication, television broadcasting and meteorological services, and Indian Remote Sensing Satellites (IRS) system for resources monitoring and management. It has also developed two satellite launch vehicles Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) to place IRS and INSAT class satellites in orbit.
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Jurisdiction | Government of India |
Headquarters | Antariksh Bhavan, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Annual budget | ₹12,543.91 crore (US$1.5 billion) (2023–24) [1] |
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Website | www |