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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Space Museum

ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Space Museum at the historic Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in Thiruvananthapuram preserves the beginnings and development of India’s space programme. Its public exhibits cover programme history, education, launch-vehicle technology, applications, international context and future missions, with historic church-and-rocket-site context, Rocket Garden displays and regular films. Entry is free but requires the current VSSC visit application, Canal Gate security and ID checks, and operator-controlled access; launch-day arrangements may extend to the launch-view station, while foreign nationals require a special permit. Check the operator for current hours and visitor rules.

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Name
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Space Museum
Region
ASIA
Type
museum

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Description
ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Space Museum at the historic Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in Thiruvananthapuram preserves the beginnings and development of India’s space programme. Its public exhibits cover programme history, education, launch-vehicle technology, applications, international context and future missions, with historic church-and-rocket-site context, Rocket Garden displays and regular films. Entry is free but requires the current VSSC visit application, Canal Gate security and ID checks, and operator-controlled access; launch-day arrangements may extend to the launch-view station, while foreign nationals require a special permit. Check the operator for current hours and visitor rules.
Established Year
1,985
Latitude
8.5367163
Location
Longitude
76.8672833
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 07:02:35 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 22:56:32 UTC