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India’s space programme, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has evolved from modest beginnings into one of the most respected space agencies in the world. Over the years, ISRO has designed and executed a range of missions—from satellite navigation, Earth observation, interplanetary exploration, to solar studies—that have not only enhanced India’s technological self-reliance but also contributed to global scientific collaboration. Its cost-effective approaches and mission diversity—from Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan to Aditya-L1 and the upcoming Gaganyaan—have become case studies in innovation.

For UPSC aspirants, ISROs journey is more than current affairs—it directly intersects with the syllabus of General Studies Paper 3 (Science & Technology), provides examples for GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Governance), and can enrich perspectives in the Essay Paper, Ethics, and even Optional subjects like Geography or PSIR. In this article, we will explore detailed insights about ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Mission —its objectives, timelines, key technologies, and strategic implications.

ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Mission Overview

The Experimental mission, ISROs ISRO Nano Satellite 1C, was planned to address specific operational and technological goals.The trajectory and configuration of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C were optimized for operations in Earth.

  • As part of its launch strategy, ISRO Nano Satellite 1C used PSLV-C40 for orbital insertion.
  • The selected launch site for the operation was Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
  • The key mission goal of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C was to Technology demonstration.
  • In addition to its main goal, ISRO Nano Satellite 1C also aimed to Earth observation applications.
  • At this point, the mission remains Operational.

ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Space Mission Overview for UPSC

Mission Name

ISRO Nano Satellite 1C

Mission Abbreviation

INS-1C

Mission Type

Experimental

Target Celestial Body or Orbit

Earth

Primary Objective

Technology demonstration

Secondary Objectives

Earth observation applications

Mission Status

Operational

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Timeline & Milestones of ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Mission
  • ISRO conducted the launch of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C on January 12, 2018, as per mission planning.

Timeline & Milestones

Proposal Date

N/A

Critical Design Review (CDR) Date

N/A

Assembly Complete Date

N/A

Launch Date

January 12, 2018

Landing / Flyby Date

N/A

End of Primary Mission Date

N/A

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ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Mission Technical Specifications

ISRO Nano Satellite 1C adopted a design featuring Nano satellite, launched successfully via PSLV-C40.For ISRO Nano Satellite 1C, mission planners determined Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO) to be optimal based on the payload configuration and coverage zone.

  • For this Experimental effort, the scientific payloads onboard included Miniature Multispectral Technology Demonstration (MMX-TD) payload, ensuring compatibility with its planned orbit.
  • ISRO Nano Satellite 1C relied on Nano satellite technology to fulfill its technical goals.

Technical Specifications

Spacecraft Technical Specifications

Nano satellite

Scientific Payloads

Miniature Multispectral Technology Demonstration (MMX-TD) payload

Orbit Details

Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO)

Communication Frequencies / Band

N/A

Key Technologies Used

Nano satellite technology

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ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Launch Information
  • On January 12, 2018, ISRO Nano Satellite 1C was sent into its designated orbit.
  • To execute the launch of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C, the PSLV-C40 was deployed.
  • Satish Dhawan Space Centre served as the location for the mission’s liftoff.

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle

PSLV-C40

Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre

Who are the Stakeholders & Collaborators?

ISRO worked together to deliver the mission objectives.

    Stakeholders & Collaboration

    Agencies Involved

    ISRO

    Commercial Partners

    N/A

    International Partners

    N/A

    Payload Contributions by Partners

    N/A

    Data Sharing Policy

    N/A

    Outputs, Applications & Impact of ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Mission

    The mission is remembered for its contribution as Successful nano-satellite mission.Earth observation data were derived from payloads aboard ISRO Nano Satellite 1C.

    • Earth observation for agriculture, land and water body studies reflects the broader civilian value of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C.
    • Demonstrated nano-satellite capabilities for specific applications highlights the role of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C in India’s strategic space program.
    • Further nano-satellite missions for diverse applications represent the next logical step in the mission series initiated by ISRO Nano Satellite 1C, reflecting ISRO’s commitment to iterative advancements in this area.

    Outputs, Applications & Impact of ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Mission

    Data Outputs and Applications

    Earth observation data

    Major Achievements

    Successful nano-satellite mission

    Applications in Civilian Life

    Earth observation for agriculture, land and water body studies

    Impact on Policy & Global Collaboration

    N/A

    Environmental Impact & Sustainability

    N/A

    Strategic Significance & Policy Alignment

    Demonstrated nano-satellite capabilities for specific applications

    Follow-up Missions or Extensions

    Further nano-satellite missions for diverse applications

    Cost Estimate

    N/A

    ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Space Mission Risks, Failures & Mitigation


      Risks, Failures & Mitigation

      Challenges Faced

      N/A

      Risk Mitigation Measures

      N/A

      Failures or Anomalies

      N/A

      Corrective Actions Taken

      N/A

      Lessons Learned

      N/A

      UPSC Relevance of ISRO ISRO Nano Satellite 1C Space Mission
      • Missions like Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Aditya-L1 have frequently appeared in previous year questions, highlighting the importance of knowing mission-specific features.
      • Questions involving disaster Management, like flood or cyclone monitoring, can be strengthened by citing ISRO’s satellite imagery and forecasting support systems.
      • ISRO’s consistent success under public scrutiny and budget limitations can be used to discuss institutional discipline and public accountability.
      • In optional papers dealing with Indian economy or policy, ISROs commercial arm NSIL and its growing role in global markets serve as economic case points.

      Past UPSC Mains PYQs on ISRO Space Missions

      Q1. Discuss the role of the private sector in the growth of the space industry in India. How has the governments policy of 2023 affected it? (2023, GS Paper 3 - Science & Technology)

      Q2. What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (2022 & 2019, GS Paper 3 - Science & Technology)

      Q3. Space has been the next big frontier for mankind after sea and land. In this context, discuss Indias policy and preparedness for space wars. (2019, GS Paper 3 - Science & Technology)

      Q4. Discuss the utility of the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) for India. (2016, GS Paper 3 - Science & Technology)

      Q5. What do you understand by Standard Positioning Systems and Precision Positioning Systems in the GPS era? Discuss the advantages India perceives from its ambitious IRNSS programme employing just seven satellites. (2015, GS Paper 3 - Science & Technology)

      Past UPSC Prelims PYQs on ISRO Space Missions

      Q1 [2025]: GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) uses a system of ground stations to provide necessary augmentation. Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of GAGAN?

      I. It is designed to provide additional accuracy and integrity.
      II. It will allow more uniform and high quality air traffic management.
      III. It will provide benefits only in aviation but not in other modes of transportation.

      Select the correct answer using the code given below.

      (a) I, II and III
      (b) II and III only
      (c) I only
      (d) I and II only

      Correct Answer: (d) I and II only

      Explanation: Statements I and II correctly describe the core purpose and benefit of the GAGAN system. (I) GAGAN is designed to augment GPS signals by correcting for errors, which provides much greater accuracy and guarantees the integrity (reliability) of the positioning information. (II) This enhanced accuracy and reliability directly enables more precise aircraft routing and landing procedures, thus improving the uniformity and quality of air traffic management.

      Q2 [2022]: If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth?

      1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.
      2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
      3. Power grids could be damaged.
      4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
      5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.
      6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
      7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.

      Select the correct answer using the code given below:

      (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
      (b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only
      (c) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
      (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

      Answer: The correct answer is (c).

      Explanation: A major solar storm can disrupt GPS, power grids, satellite orbits, polar radio communication, and cause auroras, but cannot trigger tsunamis or forest fires.

      Q3 [2020]: The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometres long, with lasers shining between the craft.” The experiment in question refers to

      (a) Voyager-2
      (b) New horizons
      (c) Lisa Pathfinder
      (d) Evolved LISA

      Answer: The correct answer is (d) Evolved LISA.

      Explanation: Evolved LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) is a planned space-based gravitational wave observatory by ESA and NASA, using three spacecraft in a triangular formation with laser beams to detect cosmic gravitational waves.

      Q4 [2016]: Consider the following statements:

      The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO

      1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
      2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA
      3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt

      Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

      (a) 1 only
      (b) 2 and 3 only
      (c) 1 and 3 only
      (d) 1, 2 and 3


      Answer: c) 1 and 3 only

      Explanation: Mangalyaan is the informal name of Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), launched by ISRO on 5 November 2013 and India is the only nation to date to have succeeded on its maiden attempt.

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      UPSC Practice Questions on ISRO Space Missions

      Q1. Consider the following statements

      A. National Technology Day is commemorated on May 11 every year as India successfully conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran.

      B. Agni-III is Indias latest long range surface-to-surface nuclear capable ballistic missile system that was successfully tested in 2018.

      C. Mangalyaan was launched on 5th November, 2013 with the aim studying of the Moons topography, morphology, mineralogy and atmosphere.

      D. U.R. Rao was the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation when the first-ever Indian satellite Aryabhata was launched.

      Identify the wrong statements

      1. B and C
      2. A, B and D
      3. A and D
      4. A, C and D

      Answer: B and C

      Solution: Statement B is incorrect because Agni-III is not Indias latest long-range missile; India has developed more advanced versions like Agni-IV and Agni-V following Agni-III. Statement C is incorrect because Mangalyaan, or the Mars Orbiter Mission, was aimed at studying Mars, not the Moon. The mission to study the Moon is Chandrayaan. Statement A is correct as National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11 every year to commemorate Indias successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998. Statement D is correct because U.R. Rao was indeed the Chairman of ISRO when the first-ever Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in 1975.

      Q2. Who among the following succeeded K Sivan as the ISRO chairman, in January 2022?

      1. Shailesh Nayak
      2. A S Kiran Kumar
      3. VK Saraswat
      4. S Somanath

      Answer: S Somanath

      Solution: The Appointments Committee has approved the appointment of rocket scientist S Somanath, Director Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, to the post of ISRO Chief and Chairman ISRO. S. Somnath will succeed K Sivan who completes his extended tenure on 14 Jan 2022. He has been appointed for a combined tenure of 3 years from the date of joining.

      Q3. Which of the following country has become first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moons south pole?

      1. India
      2. Russia
      3. China
      4. US

      Answer: India

      Solution: India has become the first country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moons south pole. After a 40-day journey starting from the Sathish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisations Chandrayaan-3 mission has landed successfully. The Vikram lander made a soft lunar landing. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is the follow-up to the Chandrayaan-2 mission of 2019, when the Vikram lander crashed into the lunar surface. The primary objective of the mission is simple showcase the space agencys capability to complete a soft-landing on the Moon. With the mission, India has joined a small and exclusive club of countries that have managed to soft land on the Moon.

      Q4. Consider the following statements about the INSAT-3DS satellite:

      1. It is a communication satellite designed to bolster 6G services in the north-eastern states of India.

      2. The satellite will be launched aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14, from Shriharikota.

      Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

      1. Only 1
      2. Only 2
      3. Both 1 and 2
      4. None of the above

      Answer: Only 1

      Solution: ISRO to launch weather satellite INSAT-3DS. ISROs meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS, aimed at improving meteorological observations for enhanced weather forecasting and disaster warning, is scheduled for launch on February 17. Hence, statement no.1 is INCORRECT. The Indian Space Research Organization announced that the satellite will be launched aboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14. Hence, statement no.2 is CORRECT.

      Q5. Consider the following statements about Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator SOrTeD:

      1. Agnibaan SOrTeD is fully developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO alone, without any support from other organizations.

      2. The rocket is powered by the Agnilet engine, which is notable for being the worlds first 100% 3D-printed, semi-cryogenic rocket engine.

      3. It has the capability of reaching an altitude of 700 km with payloads up to 100 kg and can be launched in configurations up to five different settings.

      How many of the given statements are correct?

      1. Only one
      2. Only two
      3. All three
      4. None

      Answer: Only two

      Solution: Chennai-based space startup Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited is set to launch its first rocket, the Agnibaan Suborbital Technology Demonstrator SOrTeD. AgniKul Cosmos journey is supported by the Indian Space Research Organisation and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre. Hence statement 1 is incorrect. The Agnilet engine, a groundbreaking advancement in rocketry, is distinguished by its method of production being 100% 3D-printed. Hence statement 2 is correct. Agnibaan SOrTeD is capable of carrying payloads up to 100 kg to an altitude of 700 km, and its versatility is showcased through its ability to be launched in five different configurations. Hence statement 3 is correct.

      Q6. Consider the following statements regarding the features of NISAR Satellite:

      1. The S-band payload has been made by the US and the L-band by the ISRO.

      2. It can completely map earth in 14-15 days and capable of monitoring the vegetation cover and snow cover.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

      1. 1 only
      2. 2 only
      3. Both 1 and 2
      4. Neither 1 nor 2

      Answer: 2 Only

      Solution: NISAR represents an equal collaboration between NASA and ISRO, marking the first time these two agencies have cooperated in the development of hardware for an Earth-observing mission. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar NISAR mission is a joint project between NASA and ISRO to co-develop and launch a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite. Scheduled for launch in early 2024, it is poised to facilitate the exploration of how shifts in Earths forest and wetland ecosystems impact the global carbon cycle and influence climate change. NISARs advanced radar systems will comprehensively scan nearly all of Earths land and ice surfaces every 14-15 days. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The S-band payload has been made by the ISRO and the L-band by the U.S. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

      Q7. Which of the following missions will lead to Indias first human presence on the International Space Station ISS?

      1. Axiom-4
      2. Taxsci-4
      3. VenSpac-4
      4. Spacoon-4

      Answer: Axiom-4

      Solution: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 Ax-4 mission to the International Space Station ISS in 2025, marking Indias first human presence aboard the ISS and its second government-sponsored human spaceflight since Rakesh Sharmas 1984 mission. This mission is a collaboration between India and the United States, following an agreement between ISRO and Axiom Space, announced during Prime Minister Modis state visit to the U.S.

      Q8. What is the name acronym of the software developed by ISRO, through its Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre VSSC, a Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD tool aimed at facilitating aerodynamic design and analysis for aerospace vehicles?

      1. PraVaHa
      2. PraNaMa
      3. PraYoGa
      4. PraViNa

      Answer: PraVaHa

      Solution: PraVaHa is the acronym for the Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD software developed by ISRO. The software was developed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre VSSC. PraVaHa is aimed at facilitating aerodynamic design and analysis for aerospace vehicles. This tool enhances the capabilities of ISRO in the field of aerodynamics and fluid dynamics. It supports the development and optimization of various aerospace vehicles including rockets and satellites.

      Q9. Which of the following functions is not among those suggested for devolution to panchayats for enhanced local governance?

      1. Rural electrification
      2. Vocational education
      3. Space research
      4. Small-scale industries

      Answer: Space research

      Solution: Space research is generally managed at the national level, typically by government agencies such as the Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO. Panchayats are primarily local self-government bodies focused on the development and administration of rural areas. Functions suggested for devolution to panchayats include activities directly impacting local communities such as rural electrification, vocational education, and the development of small-scale industries. Space research requires significant technological infrastructure, specialized knowledge, and resources that are beyond the scope of local governance structures like panchayats.

      Q10. Presence of which element is confirmed by Chandrayaan-3s Pragyan Rover on the Moon surface in August 2023?

      1. Phosphorus
      2. Zinc
      3. Sulphur
      4. Oxygen

      Answer: Sulphur

      Solution: Chandrayaan-3s Pragyan Rover confirmed the presence of sulphur on the Moons south pole surface in August 2023. This discovery was made using the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy LIBS instrument onboard the Pragyan Rover. The rovers analysis also detected other elements, including aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon, and oxygen. The finding of sulphur is significant as it provides insights into the Moons geological composition and helps understand its volcanic history. This is the first in-situ measurement of sulphur on the Moon, setting a milestone for Indias space research.

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