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title: "Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Established"
year: 1969
country: "India"
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startDate: "1969-01-01"
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# Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Established

> India's primary satellite launch center opened, positioning the nation as an independent space power and enabling its indigenous satellite programs.

## Summary

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research centre of ISRO, focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme. It is located in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala.

## Sources

- [Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikram_Sarabhai_Space_Centre) - Wikipedia

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