Launch of PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota

ISRO to build 3rd rocket launchpad at Sriharikota

ISRO to get better launch capability at Sriharikota, new building coming up: report

ISRO is upgrading the second launch pad at Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. The estimated cost of this project is ₹2,000 crore. The upgraded launch pad will serve as a secondary facility alongside the existing one. It will allow ISRO to launch smaller satellites weighing up to 500 kg into low-earth orbit using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). This strategic investment aims to enhance India’s capabilities in space exploration a