Steps to register for rocket launch gallery, Sriharikota

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Steps to register for rocket launch gallery, Sriharikota

This post was updated on July 9th, 2023

ISRO has a space theme park in SDSC (Satish Dhawan Space Center), SHAR and is going to allow selected number of Indian citizens to watch the rocket launches from the viewing gallery. The viewing gallery has a clear line of sight of the 2 launch pads.

Launch Gallery at SHAR Sriharikota
Launch Gallery at SHAR Sriharikota

Follow the steps below to register for any rocket launch:

Step 1: Visit https://lvg.shar.gov.in/VSCREGISTRATION/

The link is closed after the registrations are complete so keep track of the dates. The launch date is announced in newspapers and/ or websites. Important websites to keep track are:

ISRO website: http://www.isro.gov.in/
SHAR website:https://www.shar.gov.in
ISRO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ISRO/
SpaceFlight Now: https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

SHAR rocket launch registration page
SHAR rocket launch registration page

Click on the button “Click here for registering to witness ….”

Step 2: Enter your email ID. Note that this has to be a valid email ID because registration link is sent on this ID.

Enter valid email ID
Enter valid email ID

Step 3: Click on the registration link sent to your registered email ID.

Registration verification email
Registration verification email

A confirmation pop-up opens. Click OK to proceed.

Registration verification confirmation
Registration verification confirmation

Step 4: Enter your visit details. This requires you to fill in details like Individual visit or Institute visit, number of people, mode of travel and your vehicle number (if any).

Visit details for SHAR rocket launch
Visit details for SHAR rocket launch

For individuals, maximum of 5 people can register together. If you have a group of more than 5, you may need to fill more forms.

Step 5: Enter the primary visitor information.  This includes name, ID Type and number, age and gender.

Valid ID types: Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, State Govt Issued ID Card, Central Govt Issued ID card or Institution ID card. This needs to be a photo ID and has to be carried during launch to gain entry.

Primary visitor details for registration
Primary visitor details for registration

Step 6: Enter primary visitor contact details. This includes mobile number and address. Email ID is pre-filled and is non-editable.

Primary visitor contact details for registration
Primary visitor contact details for registration

Step 7: Read and accept the terms and conditions. Check the acceptance checkbox and click on “Next” button.

Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions

Step 8: Verify Captcha and click on “Submit” button. A registration number is generated. Note this number for future reference.

Captcha verification
Captcha verification

Registration number for rocket launch

Registration number for rocket launch

Step 9: Enter details of the group members. If you registered for more than 1 person, you will need to enter details of all the visitors within 3 hrs of filling the form. Failing to do so will result in cancellation of all passes except the primary visitor.

Add visitor details
Add all visitor details

Step 10: Print the visitor pass generated.

Rocket launch visitor pass
Rocket launch visitor pass

In case you missed taking the print, you can visit https://lvg.shar.gov.in/VSCREGISTRATION/ again and click on the button “Click here for print”. Enter your registration number and print the pass.

Your registration is done.

Things to carry when visiting the launch site:

  1. Copy of the visitor pass that mentions the name and details of all the visitors.
  2. Photo ID card of every visitor. This has to be the same that you mentioned while registering.

Note: The seats for the online registrations are limited and are allocated on a first cum first serve basis, so hurry. If you would like to view it from outside SHAR, you can check this post:

How to watch a rocket launch at Sriharikota from outside SHAR.

On the spot registrations also happen if the gallery seats are available. Carry all your documents in case you can register on the spot.

18 Comments

  1. hey
    how long does it take to get an email from isro telling you your registration number?
    i did not note it while registering.

    1. It is immediate. Maybe you should get in touch with them if you haven’t received it yet (or it is not in spam):
      For Queries Please contact : +91-7382768500
      Mail to : lvg@shar.gov.in

  2. Hey Priyanka,

    i wonder if they would allow us to visit space museum as well on july 22nd 2019 when we register for the rocket launching..
    Also let me know what all sites we are allowed with this registration within the premises.
    please help me with this info.

    Thanks.

    1. i just got confirmation from the SHAR (contact no: 7382768500) , they says that people who registed are allowed only to watch launching but not space museum and rocket garden for now.

  3. I am also interested to witness the re- scheduled Chandrayan 2 moon mission from Sri Harikota launching station ! I am coming all the way from Jamshedpur , Jharkhand !

    1. That is very nice Dhananjay.Please register yourself; registrations are on a first come basis and close very fast!

  4. Please tell me if any public transport from sullurpet railway station to sriharikota on 14th July. After 9pm. In the occasion of chandrayan 2 mission launch.!!!

    And r they (SHAR) arrange any PUBLIC TRAVELING FACILITY FROM SULLURUPETA TO SRIHARIKITA ON 14TH JULY , AT LAUNCHING TIME (9PM).?????

    1. Hi,
      Hope you have already registered for the launch. Also, the launch is scheduled at 2:51 am on July 15th (late in the night on 14th July). For the launch in May at 5:30am, SHAR was running a shuttle bus from Sullurpeta Bus stand to Launch View Gallery. This is the email that I had received before the launch:

      Congratulations on registering for witnessing PSLV-C46 Launch scheduled at 05.30 am on 22.05.2019 (Wednesday Early hours) from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. For convenience of out station visitors APSRTC buses are being operated from Sullurpeta Bus stand to Launch View Gallery, SHAR Sriharikota from 02.30 am to 04.30 am (early hours of 22.05.2019) on payment basis, same will return back at 06.30 am to Sullurpeta Bus stand. Please ensure to reach venue 2 hours prior to launch for hassle free experience.

      I am expecting they would be doing the same for Chandrayaan-2 launch too. You will have to wait for their email on this.

      Regards,
      Priyanka

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