EAN: 9789811634826

MAKING OF A SATELLITE CENTRE - PREM SHANKER GOE...

This book tells the story of the evolution of the Satellite Center which started from a small
Satellite Systems Division in 1967 with a handful of engineers to a vibrant R&D center which is
playing the lead role in the Indian Satellite Program. India's space program is unique as it is
driven by societal applications. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has centers
dedicated to various space applications. The ISRO Satellite Centre  now known as the UR Rao
Satellite Centre (URSC)  has evolved as lead center for Satellite Technology over five decades
and has developed state-of-the-art satellites for applications such as remote sensing 
satellite communication and space science. Through the story of URSC  the book describes the
challenges of putting together new research and development centers and programs and conveys
the importance of leadership and project management skills required to undertake such a task.
This book is of interest to researchers  professionals  and administrators involved in the
development of new R&D facilities and also to space scientists and space enthusiasts across the
world.

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