India's space research has been making headlines for its remarkable achievements. Let's take a look at 10 jaw-dropping facts about it!

India's first satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in 1975, making it the sixth country in the world to have its own satellite in orbit.

In 2008, India's Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules on the moon, making it the first country to do so.

India's Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, was launched in 2013 and successfully entered Mars' orbit in its first attempt.

India's space agency, ISRO, has a budget of only $1.8 billion, which is significantly lower than other space agencies like NASA.

In 2017, India launched a record-breaking 104 satellites in a single mission, surpassing Russia's previous record of 37 satellites.

India's space program is not just about exploration, but also about providing services like satellite communication, weather forecasting, and disaster management.

India's first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, went to space in 1984 as part of a joint mission with the Soviet Union.

India's space research has also been focused on promoting gender equality, with women making up 27% of the workforce at ISRO.

India's ambitious Gaganyaan mission aims to send three astronauts to space by 2022, making it the fourth country to independently launch humans into space.