U R Rao Satellite Centre is the lead centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) responsible for design, development, checkout & integration of communication, navigation, remote sensing, scientific and small satellite missions. The specialised teams of scientists, engineers and technicians of URSC have built more than 90 complex & advanced satellites for various applications in areas of telecommunications, television broadcasting, VSAT services, telemedicine, tele-education, navigation, weather forecasting, disaster warning, search and rescue operations, earth observations, natural resource management, scientific and space science etc. With the objective of taking the benefits of space technology to the length & breadth of the society, URSC is actively involved in creating cost-effective space infrastructure for India. Vision: To harness space technology for national development, while pursuing space science research and planetary explorations. Mission: Building satellites to provide satellite-based services to the common man and pursuing research and development in satellite-related technologies. Functions of URSC: The primary function of URSC is design, development, integration and testing of different categories of satellites like Communication, Earth observation, Navigation and Space Science Satellites. The centre is responsible for the total Spacecraft project management from Conceptualisation phase to In-orbit spacecraft operationalisation phase Pursue Research & developments in the area of advanced state-of-the-art satellite-related technologies and also establish the necessary infrastructure for satellite building activities. Actively involve Private, Public sector Industries for realising satellite systems. Promote and encourage student community by providing opportunities for Universities, Colleges and Academia in Research & Developmental activities including Small Satellites.