What is the difference between NASA and ISRO?

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the full form of ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation….What is the difference between ISRO and NASA?

ISRO	NASA
Mostly based on a development-oriented missions like communication, weather forecasting satellites, etc	Mostly based on research-oriented missions

Can ISRO scientists go to space?

To become a space scientist in ISRO, one should pursue education in pure science or engineering sector. ISRO recruits candidates with either PhD degree in Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics or engineering in mechanical, electrical or computer science.

Can Americans work in ISRO?

A bachelor’s degree is required for employment at ISRO, with a master’s degree preferred. To get a position at NASA, you must already be in the United States with a valid work visa and a decent bachelor’s degree.

Why is ISRO behind NASA?

NASA is a space administration agency whereas ISRO is a research agency. NASA is mostly based on research-oriented missions whereas ISRO is mostly based on development-oriented like communication, weather forecasting satellites etc. NASA’s technologies are highly advanced when compared to the technology used by ISRO.

What is the contribution of ISRO to Indian Space Research Organisation?

Apart from technological capability, ISRO has also contributed to science and science education in the country. Various dedicated research centres and autonomous institutions for remote sensing, astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric sciences and space sciences in general function under the aegis of Department of Space.

How did India decide to go to space?

India decided to go to space when Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was set up by the Government of India in 1962. With the visionary Dr Vikram Sarabhai at its helm, INCOSPAR set up the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in Thiruvananthapuram for upper atmospheric research.

Can ISRO compete with NASA and ESA?

ISRO is the space agency of India which is a developing country, so the difference in budget and costly technologies will reflect in the performance of both agencies. Even from such thing, ISRO is capable to compete with top spending space agencies like NASA and ESA.

What is IRNSS (Indian regional navigation satellite system) of ISRO?

ISRO is also developing a regional navigation system known as IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System). In previous years ISRO was depending on European Space Agency’s ARIANE 5 rockets to launch communication satellite to geosynchronous orbits.