What was the name of the first spacecraft launched by India in 1975?

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The first spacecraft launched by India in 1975 was named Aryabhata. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and marked India’s entry into the field of space exploration. Aryabhata was launched on April 19, 1975, from the Soviet Union using the Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. The satellite was named after the ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.

Key points:
● Aryabhata was India’s first satellite, marking a historic milestone in the country’s space program.
● It was launched from the Soviet Union's Kapustin Yar launch site.
● The satellite was designed for conducting experiments in X-ray astronomy, solar physics, and atmospheric studies.
● Aryabhata weighed about 360 kg and had a geometric shape resembling a truncated 26-sided polyhedron.
● Although it faced power system failures shortly after launch, it provided valuable data for scientific research.
● It symbolized India’s growing ambition and capabilities in space technology.

Additional Information:

• Bhaskar-I was an Earth observation satellite launched in 1979.
• Apple (Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment) was India's first experimental communication satellite launched in 1981.
• Rohini was a series of satellites launched in the 1980s.