The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), headquartered in Bengaluru, is the space agency of the Government of India, dedicated to harnessing space technology for national development and conducting space science research. Established in 1969, ISRO is renowned for maintaining a large fleet of communication and remote sensing satellites and has developed reliable launch systems like the PSLV and GSLV. It focuses on enhancing technology for future applications, including human spaceflight and heavy lift launchers, while also delivering satellite-based services related to communication, weather forecasting, and disaster management.