What is the difference between ISRO and NASA?

ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation. Both NASA and ISRO are space agencies. NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is the civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research in the United States of America. ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.

Which is best between ISRO and NASA?

NASA is mostly based on research-oriented missions whereas ISRO is mostly based on development-oriented like communication, weather forecasting satellites etc. NASA’s technologies are highly advanced when compared to the technology used by ISRO.

What was unique about ISRO Mars mission?

It is India’s first interplanetary mission and it made it the fourth space agency to achieve Mars orbit, after Roscosmos, NASA, and the European Space Agency. It made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first nation in the world to do so on its maiden attempt.

What’s the difference between NASA and the ISRO?

Both are involved in space research and exploration and as such there are bound to be many similarities in the functioning of NASA and ISRO. On the other hand, there are glaring differences both in terms of experience and accomplishments which place NASA far ahead of ISRO. Let us find out a bit about both space organizations.

Which is the best mission of ISRO to reach Mars?

Mangalyaan is one of the top mission excited by ISRO. The Mangalyaan otherwise known as Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) was launched on 5th November 2013. ISRO became the first agency to reach Mars in its first attempt. NASA is a master in interplanetary missions.

How many satellites has ISRO launched in one launch?

ISRO launched 104 satellites in a single launch and broke the record set by Russian space agency of 37 satellites in a single launch. While comparing ISRO vs NASA, the US space agency is far behind in this achievement. The other thing in which ISRO has the upper hand is in executing low-cost space missions.

Is the ISRO Mangalyaan still operating in Mars?

Though the planned life was only six months, it is in good health even after almost 5 years and still has some fuel. After Mars orbit insertion it was required to have 20kgs of fuel, but in fact it still had 40kgs left over from the journey.