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Title: India in Space: Past, Present and Future Synopsis: Araybathata, India’s first satellite, was launched in 1975 and named after the 5th-century astronomer and mathematician, reflecting India’s long tradition in sciences. The emergence of the space age coincided with establishing national institutions essential for all modern states. Today, India is one of a handful of nations capable of designing, building, launching and operating space-based services.