NRSC was established in 1981 under the Department of Space, Government of India.

NRSC's primary objective is to provide geospatial data services and products to various user communities in India and abroad.

NRSC is operated and managed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The IRS Data Reception and Processing System (IDRPS) is the satellite data reception and processing facility located at NRSC.

Defense is not a major application area of remote sensing data provided by NRSC.

The NRSC Capacity Building Program (NRSC-CBP) is the flagship program for capacity building in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

Weather forecasting data is not a product offered by NRSC.

The NRSC Data Archive and Distribution System (NRSC-DADS) is the online platform for accessing and downloading remote sensing data and products.

INSAT is a series of communication satellites operated by ISRO, not a remote sensing satellite series.

The NRSC Research and Development Center (NRSC-RDC) is the center for research and development in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

NOAA is not a major partner of NRSC in international collaborations.

The NRSC Symposium is the annual flagship event showcasing the latest advancements in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

Healthcare is not a major user community of NRSC's data and services.

The NRSC Training and Education Center (NRSC-TEC) is the center for training and education in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.