1975
Aryabhata: India's very first satellite
Named after a great Indian mathematician and astronomer, Aryabhata was built by ISRO scientists and sent into orbit to study X-rays and the Sun.
Space wow
It was so special that it appeared on Indian two-rupee notes!
Quick quiz
Who was the satellite Aryabhata named after?
Options: A mathematician and astronomer · A cricket player · A river
Answer: A mathematician and astronomer