ISRO Goes the NASA Way! Builds Stadium For People to Watch Rocket Launches, Get More Details Here
The Monday launch of PSLV-C45 will be the first launch which spectators can witness from the stadium.
Sriharikota, March 30: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), with the intention of spreading awareness on Space activities, has decided to open its door to the people. ISRO’s latest initiative will allow people to witness the exciting rocket launches from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. ISRO’s First Unmanned Mission Under Gaganyaan Programme Planned for December 2022.
The Monday launch of PSLV-C45 will be the first launch which spectators can witness from the agency. ISRO’s initiative is similar to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), which allows people in the US to witness the space actions and rocket launches live. 2010 to 2019: India's Journey From Building ASAT Weapon to Becoming Space Power And DRDO's 'Mission Shakti'.
ISRO has prepared a new stadium in order to facilitate the viewing of the rocket launches. The stadium can accommodate 5,000 people according to the reports. ISRO Announces Young Scientist Programme for Class 9 Students; Here’s How You Can Participate.
See the Picture of the Stadium in the Tweet Below:
However, only 1,000 people will be allowed on Monday, for security reasons. Only Indian citizens and children above 10 years of age will be allowed in the stadium. The ISRO chief will inaugurate the viewing gallery on Sunday. The gallery will be located 2-3 KM away from the launch-pad.
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