Hyderabad, India

Hyderabad (????????? in Telugu, ???????? in Urdu), the 5th largest metropolis of India http://www.world-gazetteer.com/t/t_in.htm, is the capital of the present day State of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. Hyderabad and Secunderabad are Twin cities, separated by Hussain Sagar (also known as Tank Bund), an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562.

Defense and Space Research Labs

Hyderabad has a defence research lab known as Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL) which was established in 1962 to work on the design and development of communication and radar systems. Currently DERL is involved in the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) of Defence Research Development Organisation.

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The other defense research laboratories at Hyderabad are...

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• Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG),
• Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL),
• Advanced System Laboratory (ASL),
• Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL),
• Research Center Imarat (RCI),
• Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Vishakapatnam.

Sriharikota satellite launching station

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The Sriharikota launching range is situated in the Sriharikota Island, on India's east coast.

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This island is in the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh State, lies along the east of Pulicat Lake. The Satish Dhawan Space Centre is present at Sriharikota island.

Related Topics:
Nellore - Andhra Pradesh - Satish Dhawan Space Centre - Sriharikota

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It is also referred to as "SHAR". SHAR belongs to the Indian Space Research Organization also known as "ISRO".

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This is an ideal location for space vehicle launches throughout the year, since it is not very much affected by the south-westerly and north-easterly monsoons.

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There have been several historical space vehicle launches starting with the Rohini 125 sounding rockets, SLV- 3, ASLV, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the latest Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.

Related Topics:
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

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Currently there are two lauchpads at SHAR.

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