Sriharikota

Sriharikota is a high-altitude island in India that serves as the launch pad for the country's space missions. It is home to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, where scientists prepare and send satellites and other space vehicles into orbit. Located in Andhra Pradesh, it provides a strategic and secure site for launching rockets, taking advantage of its geographic position and clear skies. Sriharikota plays a vital role in India’s space program, enabling scientific research, communication, navigation, and satellite deployment for various applications across the country and beyond.