VSSC
at Thiruvananthapuram is the major center of ISRO, where the design and
development activities of satellite launch vehicles and sounding rockets are
carried out and made ready for launch operations. The centre pursues research
and development activities for associated technologies such as launch vehicle
design, propellants, solid propulsion technology, aerodynamics, aero structural
and aero thermal aspects, avionics, polymers and composites, guidance, control,
and simulation, computer and information, mechanical engineering, aerospace
mechanisms, vehicle integration and testing, space ordnance, chemicals and
materials.
Systems reliability and quality assurance of all aspects of engineering and
operations are studied and evaluated to the levels of perfection required in
each field. Programme planning and evaluation, technology transfer and
industrial coordination, indigenization, human resources development, safety
and personnel and general administration groups support the centre for all its
activities.
