SDSC SHAR is India's primary spaceport, located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, and one of the lead centres of ISRO. The Centre handles solid propellant processing, static testing of solid motors, launch vehicle integration, and launch operations. It operates two launch pads used for PSLV and GSLV rockets, alongside a separate facility for sounding rockets.
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timeline
- 20252025-01-16India's Cabinet approves Third Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centreas of 2026-07-12
- 20022002-09-05Sriharikota Range renamed Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHARas of 2026-07-12
- 19931993-09-20ISRO's first PSLV launch, PSLV-D1, fails to place IRS-1E in orbitas of 2026-07-12
- 19801980-07-18ISRO's SLV-3 puts RS-1 satellite in orbit from SHAR, first fully successful launchas of 2026-07-12
- 19711971-10-09Sriharikota Range becomes operational with first Rohini sounding rocket flightas of 2026-07-12
- 19691969Sriharikota island chosen for satellite launching stationas of 2026-07-12
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faq
Where is Satish Dhawan Space Centre?
Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located in India. as of 2026-07-05
How many launches has Satish Dhawan Space Centre hosted?
Satish Dhawan Space Centre has hosted 106 launches. as of 2026-11-06
Who operates Satish Dhawan Space Centre?
Satish Dhawan Space Centre is operated by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). as of 2026-07-05