50 years on, a pioneering ISRO project underlines tech’s value in real-life use, not just in missions

Fifty years ago, India launched the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (SITE), a collaborative effort with the US, broadcasting educational programs to remote villages. This pioneering project, reaching disadvantaged communities, showcased the power of space technology for societal benefit. SITE exemplified Vikram Sarabhai's vision of applying advanced technologies to address real-world problems, prioritizing practical applications over mere competition in space exploration.