The Indian Space Program is managed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which was established in 1969. Its primary goal is to harness space technology for national development and conduct space research. ISRO has successfully launched various satellites for communication, weather forecasting, and earth observation, significantly contributing to India's technological advancement. One of the program's notable achievements is the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), launched in 2013, making India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit. The program also focuses on international collaboration, offering satellite launch services to other countries and participating in global space research initiatives.