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ISRO Inertial Systems Unit

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The ISRO Inertial Systems Unit, known as IISU, is a research and development unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation located in Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram, founded 15 August 1969, that specializes in inertial sensors and systems for satellite technology. It works across launch vehicle inertial systems, spacecraft inertial systems, sensor evaluation and simulation, production, electronic manufacturing, quality assurance and advanced inertial systems development, operating under the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre as part of the Department of Space of India.

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Agency Type
Research and development unit of the Indian Space Research Organisation specializing in inertial navigation systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft 1
Founded Year
1969 2
Headquarters
Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India 1
Head
Sowmia Narayanan, Director 2
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1. ISRO: Inertial Systems Unit (IISU) Official Page
Indian Space Research Organisation
  • address block
    Vattiyoorkavu PO, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 013
  • About section: role
    ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Thiruvananthapuram is responsible for the design and development of Inertial Systems for Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft programmes of ISRO.
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2. Wikipedia: ISRO Inertial Systems Unit
Wikipedia
  • infobox: Formed
    Formed 15 August 1969; 57 years ago (1969-08-15)
  • infobox: Leader
    Leader Shri. Sowmia Narayanan
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