Launch of PSLV-C57/Aditya-L1 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota

ISRO is upgrading the second launch pad at Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. The estimated cost of this project is ₹2,000 crore. The upgraded launch pad will serve as a secondary facility alongside the existing one. It will allow ISRO to launch smaller satellites weighing up to 500 kg into low-earth orbit using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). This strategic investment aims to enhance India’s capabilities in space exploration a