The Indian space science programme dates back to the 1960s, but has hit the headlines in the 21st century after successful missions to the Moon and Mars. Scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reflect on the past successes and share their plans for the future.
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Das, T.P., Hasan, M., Megala, S. et al. Indian space science missions. Nat Rev Phys 3, 722–723 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42254-021-00390-7
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