Why Germany Trusts Satellite Launch Services Provided by ISRO?

The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is a premier space agency launched by the government of India to carry out remarkable space inventions every year. The organisation is headquartered in Bengaluru, and its vision is to harness space technology for the betterment of the nation and humankind in general. ISRO started its operation on 15th August 1969, and in the 49 years of service, it has undertaken various projects for the benefits of space exploration. The space agency built its first satellite Aryabhata on 19 April 1975, and till October 2018, it has launched 269 foreign satellites from 32 different friendly countries.

When it comes to foreign satellites, ISRO is the best choice for countries like Germany, Belgium, South Korea, Japan, Canada, and Singapore for sending their satellites. Germany explicitly has always maintained a strong bilateral relationship with India and has posted 13 satellites through ISRO. Continue reading to know why Germany trust satellites launch services provided by ISRO.

Secure Bilateral Relationship between India and Germany

India and Germany have always maintained a strong bilateral relationship from India’s pre-independence days. Both the countries have helped each other in scaling greater heights in Science and Technology, Fine Arts, and different Business domain. Germany has established itself as the second most significant research partner of India, and these flourishing countries actively take part in many projects involving dual funding. The friendly relationship among the people of both these countries promotes them to take part in joint space projects and trust each other with sharing knowledge in related fields.

Sending Satellites through ISRO is a Cost-Effective Option

Various countries like the United States, Russia, China, Japan, India, North Korea, and Iran have the capability of launching satellites for foreign countries. However, among these countries, North Korea and Iran are not politically viable for carrying out strategic relationships for most of the client countries.

The United States and other developed countries in the European Union have the technological know-how of carrying out satellite launches, but they are not cost-effective for international satellite launches. In this scenario, India remains the most economically viable nation to launch satellites for foreign countries. Being an emerging player in this field, India is gaining increasing attention every day for releasing satellites into orbits.

Countries can Safely Trust ISRO’s Technical Intelligence

Scientists and other technical officers of ISRO go through stringent intake processes and are rated among the top-rated researchers in Astronomy throughout the world. They are active members of various Space related symposiums of leading global space agencies. So, Germany can trust ISRO without any doubt for its technical intelligence.

In 1971, ISRO and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) signed the Intergovernmental Science and Technology Cooperation Agreements, whereby both the countries pledge to help each other in attaining their research endeavours. They regularly take part in joint workshops, students and scientists exchange programmes, and inter-agency agreements. Germany has utilised ISRO expertise in establishing several of its satellites in orbits. Similarly, ISRO has used DLR’s ground stations at Weilheim and Neustrelitz for transmitting data to their satellites.

These were the primary reasons for trusting ISRO for satellite launching services by Germany.

David Swift - A freelance blogger, social media manager and career enthusiast, belongs to the land of poets and thinkers - Germany.