Rocket technology has been known to people for more than hundreds of years. The improvised versions of rockets have been developed and were extensively used in World War II.
Advanced application of these rockets for military and civilian use were developed largely in Europe, USSR and USA which resulted in the realization of satellite launch vehicle which can launch a satellite to an orbit around earth.
The first artificial satellite Sputnik was launche by USSR on 4th October, 1957. This has created a thrill and excitement to the whole of the world and it can be marked the beginning of space era.
There after within a decade numerous application of space technology like communication, remote sensing, manned space mission, exploration of universe etc. were established. USA even carried out manned moon landing mission through Apollo programme by 1969.
