What We Do
Space Applications Centre (SAC) is one of the major centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). SAC focuses on the design of space-borne instruments for ISRO missions and development and operationalisation of applications of space technology for societal benefits. The applications cover communication, broadcasting, navigation, disaster monitoring, meteorology, oceanography, environment monitoring and natural resources survey.
Harnessing space technology for societal benefits
Current Highlights
A Tribute to Dr. Vikram Sarabhai on his 106th Birth Anniversary on August 12, 2025.
SWACHHTA PAKHWADA -2025 CELEBRATION at SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE, ISRO, AHMEDABAD
Glimpses of IMSA 13th Prof Satish Dhawan Lecture
Indian Meteorological Society- Ahmedabad Chapter (IMSA) organized 13th Prof. Satish Dhawan Lecture on September 30, 2024 at the Yashpal Auditorium, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad.
Glimpses of World Space Week (WSW) celebrated by SAC from 4th to 10th October-2024
Felicitation of Shri Nilesh M Desai Director SAC at Game Changers 2024 Gujarat Edition
Shri Nilesh M. Desai, Director SAC was felicitated by Bharat24 News Channel at the hands of Honourble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel during the event Game Changers 2024 Gujarat Edition on September 20, 2024.
Visit of Dwarka Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Shri Sadanand Saraswatiji to SAC
Dwarka Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Shri Sadanand Saraswatiji blessed and addressed SAC fraternity on-Dharm Aur Vigyaan-on August 7, 2024.
74th Republic Day Celebrations at SAC, Ahmedabad
Glimpses of 74th Republic Day Celebrations at SAC on Jan. 26,2023 Ahmedabad.
नववर्ष Happy New Year 2023 Greetings from Director, SAC
नववर्ष Happy New Year 2023 Greetings from Director, SAC
4th UN-CSSTEAP Short course on NWP
Fourth UN CSSTEAP short course on Weather Forecasting using Numerical Weather Prediction Models were conducted at SAC during 14-25 November 2022
Inaugural Session of SAC- Annual Sponsored reseArch Review (सैक-असर/SAC-ASAR 2022) on 9 Nov 2022
Highlights of Inaugural Session of SAC- Annual Sponsored reseArch Review (सैक-असर/SAC-ASAR 2022) on 9 Nov 2022
BhutanSat Data Processing & Analysis Course for Bhutan Team at SAC-ISRO (May-July,2022)
BhutanSat Data Processing & Analysis Course for Bhutan Team under Capacity Building Programme was held at SAC-ISRO (May-July,2022)
Cyber Security Awareness NCSAM-2022
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) Octorber-2022
Happy Diwali 2022 and Nutan Varshabhinandan 2079 Greetings from Director SAC.
Happy Diwali 2022 and Nutan Varshabhinandan 2079 Greetings from Director SAC.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between SAC, IIT- Hyderabad and WiSig Networks
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between SAC, IIT- Hyderabad and WiSig Networks for Research Collaboration to implement 6G converged ISRO Satellite based IoT use cases
MoU between SAC & various Universities
MoU was Signed between SAC & various promient Universities / Institutions for academic & research collaboration.
Glimpses of 76th Independence Day Celebrations at SAC on Aug. 15, 2022.
Glimpses of 76th Independence Day Celebrations at SAC on Aug. 15, 2022
Illumination of SAC and DECU Buildings on 76th Independence Day Celebrations-2022.
Illumination of SAC and DECU Buildings on 76th Independence Day Celebrations-2022 on August 15, 2022.
Felicitation of Prof. P.D. Bhavsar.
Felicitation of Prof. P.D. Bhavsar on his 97th Birthday, by Director SAC on August 17, 2022.
Unveiling the statue of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai relocated at SAC main gate, August 12, 2022
Celebrating 103rd birthday of Dr Vikram Sarabhai with unveiling and garlanding the statue of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai relocated at SAC main gate on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Visit of Smt. Smriti Irani, Hon’ble Minister, Women and Child Development to SAC/ISRO A'bad 11/6/21.
Visit of Smt. Smriti Irani, Hon’ble Minister, Women and Child Development to SAC/ISRO A'bad 11/6/21.
सैक की हिंदी गृह-पत्रिका ‘अभिव्यक्ति’ के 17वें अंक का विमोचन
सैक की हिंदी गृह-पत्रिका ‘अभिव्यक्ति’ के 17वें अंक का विमोचन निदेशक, सैक के कर-कमलों द्वारा किया गया।
डेकू की हिंदी गृह पत्रिका 'डेकू दर्पण' के 5वें अंक का विमोचन
डेकू की हिंदी गृह पत्रिका 'डेकू दर्पण' के 5वें अंक का विमोचन निदेशक, डेकू के कर-कमलों से किया गया।
Seminar on Space Quantum Frontiers on May 19 2022
Seminar on Space Quantum Frontiers on May 19 2022
Public Awareness about Gaganyaan
Various Activities & Student competitions are planned along with displaying Orbital and Crew Module for All.
SAC Scientist Sreejith K. M. Received Krishnan Medal – 2021
Dr. Sreejith K. M., Scientist, Geo-Sciences Division, Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad has been awarded with the prestigious “Krishnan Medal” for the year 2021.
Announcements / Upcoming Events
Announcement of first Post-Launch User Meet on NISAR Science and Utilization Programme, March 27, 2026, SAC-Ahmedabad
Announcement of first Post-Launch User Meet on NISAR Science and Utilization Programme, March 27, 2026, SAC-Ahmedabad.
The User Meet is planned to apprise the user community, especially the NISAR-UP investigators about the updates on NISAR.
Major goals for the User Meet are:
❑ To update the science community about the NISAR data products and data release plans
❑ To provide guidelines for NISAR Utilization Projects
❑ To provide information about NISAR data access and data analysis tools
❑ To plan for optimum utilization of NISAR data through broader and more diverse participation in the NISAR science community
Posted on: 11-Mar-2026
Posted on: 04-Aug-2025
Video Gallery
Bhartiya antariksh upalabdhiyan- Theme walk
SAC : Ek Kadam, Pragati ki Aur (TOLIC programme)
NISAR-for Humanity
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