Difference between NASA and ISRO

Key Difference: 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, on the other hand, is the primary space agency of India. 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, on the other hand, is the primary space agency of India. ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation.

NASA was established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a plan to create a distinctly civilian (rather than military) orientation encouraging peaceful applications in space science. NASA was created by passing the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which was passed partly in retaliation to the launch of the world's first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) on October 4, 1957 by the Soviet Union.

Since its creation, NASA can become the world’s leading agency on Space and Aeronautics. In all, NASA has launched 1091 unmanned space satellites and 109 manned missions to different planets in the solar system. Additionally, NASA was the first agency to put a man on the moon. It then created the space shuttle, which the aim of creating a reusable ship to provide regular access to space. In 2000, the United States and Russia established permanent human presence in space aboard the International Space Station, which was a multinational project representing the work of 15 nations. In 1997, Mars Pathfinder became the first in a fleet of spacecraft that planned to explore Mars. In 2011, the Curiosity rover was sent to Mars to continue the exploration of Mars.

According to NASA, it conducts its work in four principal organizations, called mission directorates:

  • Aeronautics: manages research focused on meeting global demand for air mobility in ways that are more environmentally friendly and sustainable, while also embracing revolutionary technology from outside aviation.
  • Human Exploration and Operations: focuses on International Space Station operations, development of commercial spaceflight capabilities and human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.
  • Science: explores the Earth, solar system and universe beyond; charts the best route of discovery; and reaps the benefits of Earth and space exploration for society.
  • Space Technology: rapidly develops, innovates, demonstrates, and infuses revolutionary, high-payoff technologies that enable NASA's future missions while providing economic benefit to the nation.

The ISRO, on the other hand, was established in 1969 under the administrative control of the Department of Space, Government of India. It superseded the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organisation, which in Hindi stands for Bhāratīya Antarikṣa Anusandhāna Saṅgaṭhana.

As compared to NASA, ISRO is younger and has not achieved as much. However, what it has achieved is still worthwhile. It built India's first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1975. In 1980, it helped Rohini became the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch vehicle, SLV-3. Furthermore, it has developed two other rockets: the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for launching satellites into polar orbits and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for placing satellites into geostationary orbits. These rockets have launched numerous communications satellites and earth observation satellite.

In 2008, India sent its first mission to the Moon, the lunar probe Chandrayaan-1. The plans for which included indigenous development of GSLV, manned space missions, further lunar exploration, mars exploration and interplanetary probes. In 2013, ISRO launched its Mars Orbiter Mission, which will enter the orbit of Mars on 24th September 2014. Furthermore, ISRO has several field installations as assets, and cooperates with the international community as a part of several bilateral and multilateral agreements with both Indian and foreign clients.

According to ISRO, its “main objective is to develop space technology and its application to various national tasks. The Space Commission formulates the policies and oversees the implementation of the Indian space programme to promote the development and application of space science and technology for the socio-economic benefit of the country.”

Comparison between NASA and ISRO:

 

NASA

ISRO

Stands for

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Indian Space Research Organisation

Other Names

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Bhāratīya Antarikṣa Anusandhāna Saṅgaṭhana

Country of Origin

United States of America

India

Established in

1958

1969

Superseded

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)

Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR)

Description

The nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.

The primary space agency of India

Headquartered

Washington, D.C., USA

Bangalore, India

Under

Directly under the United States government

Department of Space, Government of India.

Key Achievements

  • NASA has launched 1091 unmanned space satellites and 109 manned missions to different planets in the solar system.
  • NASA put a man on the moon.
  • The Skylab space station
  • The Space Shuttle
  • Supports the International Space Station
  • Overseeing the development of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, the Space Launch System and Commercial Crew vehicles.
  • Built India's first satellite, Aryabhata, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1975
  • In 1980, launched the satellite Rohini by the first ever Indian-made launch vehicle, SLV-3.
  • Developed the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for launching satellites into polar orbits
  • Developed the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) for placing satellites into geostationary orbits.
  • In 2008, Chandrayaan-1, India sent its first mission to the Moon.
  • In 2013, ISRO launched its Mars Orbiter Mission

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Comments

Dear brother, your first sentence itself is comparison, lol.

Opinions differ but freedom of speech doesn't mean you can speak ill about you mother land and I think you should research in how States banned isro and tried to stop it and to think India was able to overcome it is amazing, you are saying they India is weaker so you know about American history they got independence before us and NASA was set up before isro and think you should see the budget difference. Regards, Athena

As I mentioned above ISRO creates history by sending 104 satellites at the same time.ISRO is 1st to do that world record.ISRO sends satellites to space at a low cost of price than that of NASA so America give 97 satellites to ISRO to launch them into space.China space organization also accepted tht they are far behind from ISRO in this field.

isro rocks!

Do not compare them ;) ,both are excellent in their places .Both using each other's knowledge to excel in space .

In my opinion ISRO is the best b coz in small time of period ISRO had achieved a lot and in short spent of money but NASA dont care about money and do experiments always results some he pass and some fail but ISRO in his first experiment reached mars without any failure but NASA did failed in many experiments. So ISRO is best and in future this is going to crush NASA

First of all I hate comparison in my life.. I never compare two thing becoz both are different and doing good in their own space.. And also stated by few that sharing knowledge and growing is something should be appreciated rather than comparing between father and son..

ISRO is good but NASA is best Don't care about money care about things NASA did and ISRO did ISRO ain't even send any manned spaceship Opportunities in NASA is better then in ISRO

you think that money is not the problem so why usa give isro 96 satelites to bringin space..i think u dont know this thing thanks and namaste

THE WAY ISRO GOING NASA WILL NOT ABLE TO THAT IN SHORT TIME....NASA HAVING DIFFERENT COUNTRIES SCIENTIST BUT ISRO HAVING ITS OWN COUNTRY MAN...TODAY ISRO LAUNCHED 104 SATELLITES WHICH IS RECORD NOW IN WHICH 96 SATELLITES BELONGS TO USA only....And money always matters.... ISRO cares for money that's y achieve success in first attempt not lyk NASA which only waste money...

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