About Satish Dhawan Space Centre Visitor Facilities
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Visitor Facilities are located at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR on Sriharikota island in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation, the facilities include a Space Museum, Rocket Garden and Launch View Gallery overlooking the two launch pads. They showcase scaled models of launch vehicles, satellites and missions, and allow registered visitors to view rocket launches, highlighting India's space programme.
Visitors guide
Visitors with prior online registration can explore the Space Museum and outdoor Rocket Garden displaying scaled models of SLV, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, satellites and Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions, with informative panels and exhibits on ISRO's history. The Launch View Gallery, located about 6 km from the launch pads, offers a clear view of launches on scheduled dates with seating and large screens for live countdown. The campus is a high-security island between Pulicat Lake and the Bay of Bengal with controlled access and guided movement.
Key highlights
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Space Museum with scaled models of Indian launch vehicles and satellites
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Outdoor Rocket Garden displaying PSLV, GSLV and other rocket models
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Launch View Gallery with direct view of both launch pads