Space museum
The Space Museum in Sriharikota is a visitor center at India's main spaceport that tells the story of the nation's space work through six exhibition sections. The museum displays rocket models including the PSLV and GSLV, along with photographs and documents showing how India developed from early experiments into a spacefaring nation.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre was established as India's primary launch facility and named after the scientist who helped found India's space program. The site grew to become the main hub where rockets like the PSLV and GSLV are prepared and launched into orbit.
The center was named after Satish Dhawan, a scientist who shaped India's space program from its early days. This naming reflects how the place represents a shared sense of national achievement in exploring space.
The Launch View Gallery offers free viewing of rocket launches with only a valid ID needed for registration, such as an Aadhar card or driving license. Plan your visit around launch schedules, as the gallery provides the best vantage point for watching rockets take off from the spaceport.
The Rocket Garden displays actual launch vehicle models such as Sounding Rocket, SLV, ASLV, PSLV, and GSLV positioned across a lawn. A fountain in the center serves as a focal point where visitors can photograph the rockets and the surrounding environment.
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