About ISRO Recent Events ISRO Centres Programmes Decade Plan Space Science International Sponsored Research Space Services Commercial Training Facilities Resources Contact Us   Auguest 14,1999 ISRO AND THE YEAR 2000 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is aware of the issues involved in Year 2000 compliance of all its systems, facilities and services. ISRO has initiated a program of policies and procedures to ensure that all its systems, facilities and services are maintained through the millennium transition and beyond. ISRO plans to rectify or replace the systems that are not y2k complaint. INSAT System INSAT system comprises of the space segment, ground segment and the associated network. The space segment has been assessed to be y2k indifferent whereas the ground segment including mission control at MCF, Hassan, India has been suitably rectified to make it y2k compliant. After rectification, the system has been extensively tested, certified for y2k readiness and is supporting the operations. Indian Space Research Organization declares INSAT system consisting of INSAT Space Segment, ground segment including mission control centre and the associated network fully ready for Year 2000 and beyond. INSAT operations and services will be maintained through the millennium transition and beyond. If you have any further queries, please contact the following : INSES OFFICE, Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore - 560 0094. India Phone : +91- 80- 3415415 Fax : + 91- 80- 3418231 Email : y2kpg@isro.org