Space & Nuclear Research Centers - Interactive Map | EditoDoc

Space & Nuclear Research Centers - Interactive MapInteractive map of major ISRO, BARC, and DRDO facilities across India.Key Geographical Locations & Exam Details Covered:

Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC): ISRO's primary spaceport located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station: Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Ideal for sounding rockets due to its proximity to the magnetic equator.

ISRO Headquarters: Headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation, located in Bengaluru.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC): India's premier nuclear research facility located in Trombay, Mumbai.

Pokhran Test Range: Site of India's nuclear weapon tests (Smiling Buddha 1974, Operation Shakti 1998) in Rajasthan.

Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur: Primary missile testing facility of DRDO located in Odisha (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island is nearby).

Sample Practice Questions (UPSC, SSC CGL & State PSCs):

Where is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), ISRO's primary spaceport, located?

Options: Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, Sriharikota, Chandipur

Answer: Sriharikota — SDSC is located in Sriharikota, a barrier island off the Bay of Bengal coast located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.

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