CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Secretariat of DOS and ISRO Headquarters are located at Antariksh Bhavan in Bangalore.

Detailed explanation-2: -ISRO has 13 different centres in Bangalore. Some of the most well-known centres are Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) etc. You can read about the Indian Space Research Organisation [ISRO Notes for UPSC] in the given link.

Detailed explanation-3: -U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, formerly known as ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) is the lead centre for building satellites and developing associated satellite technologies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Various ISRO centres established these galleries at various locations. ISRO also commissioned an open visitor gallery at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, which can house more than 10000 people during the day of launch to witness in the open area. It also houses an exhibition for the public to witness.