ISRO'S 7 Ambitious Missions In 2024

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Mohit Bisht

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PSLV-C58 with XPoSat

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NISAR

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INSAT-3DS

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Gaganyaan 1

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Mangalyaan-2 (MOM 2)

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X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

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Shukrayaan-1

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