SPARK: New Virtual Space Museum Launched By ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a 3D virtual space tech park called SPARK. Celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ marking the 75th year of Independence, ISRO inaugurated the virtual park containing information regarding its various missions. The digital platform known as the ‘SPARK’ space museum was launched by the Chairman of ISRO, S Somnath.

Key points

This digital space museum ‘SPARK’ has an interactive interface through which users can interact with the site easily. The platform hosts several documents, images, and videos related to ISRO’s launch of vehicles, satellites, and scientific missions.

The secretary of the Department of Spaces S Somnath and major Directors of various ISRO centers appreciate this initiative. The Directors suggest coming with more non-sensitive digital content on this platform. People can also access a beta version of this application through the official website of ISRO.

About ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the national space agency of India and it is operated under the Department of Space (DOS) which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India. ISRO performs tasks related to space-based applications and activities, space exploration, and the development of related technologies. ISRO is one of the six government space agencies in the world which possess full launch capabilities, deploy cryogenic engines, launch extra-terrestrial missions and operate large fleets of artificial satellites.