Isro completes testing of European network system to communicate with Gaganyaan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Isro completes testing of European network system to communicate with Gaganyaan

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has completed the testing of the European Space Agency's network system, which will be used to communicate with the Gaganyaan Crew Module in space. Isro conducted a series of Radio Frequency Compatibility Tests to validate the network operations of Gaganyaan Orbital Module communications systems with the European Space Agency Ground Stations. "These tests are essential towards ensuring the readiness of the entire communications architecture and validation of compatibility of Isro’s systems with external ground stations before undertaking Gaganyaan missions," the Indian space agency said. "With the successful accomplishment of these RFCT jointly with ESA, end-to-end compatibility between Isro’s Gaganyaan Orbital Module communications systems and ESA’s Ground station network has been demonstrated," Isro added.

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Isro to conduct two Gaganyaan crewed flights by 2028, Centre revises mission scope
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Isro to conduct two Gaganyaan crewed flights by 2028, Centre revises mission scope

India Today  

Days after Isro completed the testing of the network system to communicate with the Gaganyaan Mission in space, India has broadened the scope of the maiden human spaceflight mission. According to the enhanced scope, the Gaganyaan programme will have eight missions, two crewed and six uncrewed, Minister of State for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said in a written …

Isro to send suitcase-sized model of Gaganyaan's radio equipment to Europe
3 months, 1 week ago

Isro to send suitcase-sized model of Gaganyaan's radio equipment to Europe

India Today  

In a significant step forward for India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, a suitcase-sized model of the spacecraft's radio equipment is set to arrive at the European Space Operations Centre in Germany for crucial compatibility testing. This testing, conducted at the Ground Segment Reference Facility, will ensure that Gaganyaan's radio transmitter and receiver can effectively communicate with the European Space Agency's …

ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment
3 months, 1 week ago

ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation announced on Friday that it has reached a major milestone for its Gaganyaan program, which aims to send humans into space. The first solid motor segment has been moved from the production plant to the launch complex, marking a key step towards the HLVM3 G1 flight. India's human spaceflight dreams are taking shape!” The Gaganyaan …

ISRO ties up with European Space Agency for Gaganyaan missions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ISRO ties up with European Space Agency for Gaganyaan missions

The Hindu  

Indian Space Research Organisation and European Space Agency signed a Technical Implementing Plan document for Ground Tracking Support for India’s Gaganyaan missions. The TIP enables the ESA to provide ground station support for Gaganyaan missions, which will ensure continuity in data flow and communication with the Orbital Module for monitoring and orbital operations. The TIP was signed by Dr Anil …

Europe to provide ground tracking support for Isro's Gaganyaan Mission
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Europe to provide ground tracking support for Isro's Gaganyaan Mission

India Today  

In a significant development for India's space program, the Indian Space Research Organisation and the European Space Agency signed a Technical Implementing Plan on December 4, 2024. The agreement, aimed at providing ground tracking support for Isro's ambitious Gaganyaan mission, was formalised at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. 🌍ðŸä On Dec 4, 2024, ISRO & ESA signed a …

One Gaganyaan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA
8 months ago

One Gaganyaan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA

India TV News  

Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha that one of the four astronauts training for India's Gaganyaan mission will travel to the International Space Station as part of a collaborative effort with NASA. Astronaut training and selection India's Astronaut Selection Board chose four astronauts from Indian Air Force test pilots for the Gaganyaan mission, which is planned for next …

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro
1 year, 2 months ago

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: After a spectacular 2023 that saw the country land a spacecraft on the Moon and launch another to study the Sun, the Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said on Monday. It may also go up depending on our ability to produce the hardware and …

Isro draws up ambitious plan for 2024, says will launch at least 12 missions
1 year, 2 months ago

Isro draws up ambitious plan for 2024, says will launch at least 12 missions

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation will carry out at least 12 launches this year, surpassing previous records, chairman S Somanath said on Monday. It may also go up depending on our ability to produce the hardware and complete testing,” S Somanath said at a media briefing after the successful launch of India’s first polarimetry mission, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, a …

Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission: ISRO releases onboard video of test flight | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission: ISRO releases onboard video of test flight | WATCH

India TV News  

Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday released a video taken from the Gaganyaan TV-D1 test vehicle. The ISRO on Saturday launched the test vehicle which carried payloads related to India’s ambitious human space flight mission Gaganyaan. ISRO successfully launched Gaganyaan Mission The ISRO scientists on Saturday launched the rocket carrying payloads related to crew safety in …

Watch Gaganyaan TV-D1 crew module makes safe splash in Bay of Bengal
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch Gaganyaan TV-D1 crew module makes safe splash in Bay of Bengal

Live Mint  

Overcoming initial hiccups, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched a test vehicle with payloads related to the ambitious human space flight programme, Gaganyaan. ISRO scientists simulated an abort situation for the Crew Escape System to carry the Crew Module out of the test vehicle, TV-D1, as they made a splash into the Bay of Bengal with planned precision. Prime …

Gaganyaan TV-D1 test successful after initial glitch
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan TV-D1 test successful after initial glitch

Hindustan Times  

After what seemed like a rough start, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully performed the first test vehicle development flight for India’s first human space flight Gaganyaan. Isro’s maiden Test Vehicle Flight TV-D1 The brief test flight sequence launched the Crew Escape System and crew module at an altitude of 17 km followed by a safe touchdown in the sea, …

Gaganyaan's first test flight lifts off after brief glitch
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan's first test flight lifts off after brief glitch

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday successfully launched the first flight test for its Gaganyaan mission at 10am from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. The uncrewed flight test with a single-stage liquid propulsion rocket, equipped with a Crew Module and Crew Escape System, was earlier scheduled to lift off at 8am on Saturday. Follow LIVE Updates here …

Gaganyaan test flight mission successful, crew escape module splashes down
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan test flight mission successful, crew escape module splashes down

The Hindu  

ISRO scientists, after a two hour delay and nerve-wracking moments as the engine of TV-D1 failed to ignite initially, on October 21 launched the rocket carrying payloads related to crew safety in Gaganyaan mission with precision from Sriharikota and achieved the goal of Crew Module and Crew Escape separation. ISRO chief S. Somanath said, Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort …

Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight highlight: Mission accomplished, says Isro
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight highlight: Mission accomplished, says Isro

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is made a significant stride in its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight program with the test launch of the Test Vehicle, a single-stage liquid rocket. ISRO GAGANYAAN TV-D1 TEST LAUNCH LIVE The TV-D1 test flight was a crucial part of the Gaganyaan mission, which aimed to demonstrate India's capability for human spaceflight by sending a crew …

Gaganyaan Mission | ISRO is set for first test flight
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan Mission | ISRO is set for first test flight

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on October 21 will conduct the Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1, which will demonstrate the performance of the Crew Escape System. “This flight will simulate the abort condition during the ascent trajectory corresponding to a Mach number of 1.2 encountered in the Gaganyaan mission. Subsequently, the abort sequence will be executed autonomously commencing …

Gaganyaan: ISRO to launch first development flight of test vehicle on Oct 21 | Know where to watch
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan: ISRO to launch first development flight of test vehicle on Oct 21 | Know where to watch

India TV News  

ISRO has said that it would commence the unmanned flight tests for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission with the launch of a test vehicle at 8 am on October 21 from Sriharikota spaceport. The Test Vehicle Development Flight is aimed at testing the crew module that will carry Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year. The TV-D1 test …

Gaganyaan: ISRO To Launch First Test Development Flight Mission On October 21. Know The Timing
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan: ISRO To Launch First Test Development Flight Mission On October 21. Know The Timing

ABP News  

Gaganyaan: The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the Test Development Flight Mission-1, also known as the Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1, on October 21, 2023. The mission will be launched anytime between 7 am and 9 am IST, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, ISRO said in a mission update on X. ISRO will conduct three more test …

ISRO to conduct first test flight of Gaganyaan mission on October 21
1 year, 5 months ago

ISRO to conduct first test flight of Gaganyaan mission on October 21

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation will execute the first of multiple test flights ahead of the Gaganyaan mission — India’s first manned mission to space — on October 21, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Space, Science and Technology, said on Tuesday. In the first of this tests called, Test Vehicle Abort Mission, the module will be identical to the …

ISRO to carry out first Gaganyaan test flight on THIS date from Satish Dhawan Space Centre | Check here
1 year, 5 months ago

ISRO to carry out first Gaganyaan test flight on THIS date from Satish Dhawan Space Centre | Check here

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is set to carry out the first of several test flights ahead of the Gaganyaan mission on October 21 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a felicitation programme of the ISRO engineers involved in the Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh informed that …

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO likely to commence unmanned flight tests on Oct 25| Pics
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO likely to commence unmanned flight tests on Oct 25| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO likely to commence unmanned flight tests on Oct 25| Pics Gaganyaan, India's maiden human spaceflight venture, is likely to commence its unmanned flight tests in October, a step marking progress towards the mission.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday shared images of the first crew module …

ISRO to begin unmanned flight tests for Gaganyaan; gearing up for Test Vehicle Abort Mission
1 year, 5 months ago

ISRO to begin unmanned flight tests for Gaganyaan; gearing up for Test Vehicle Abort Mission

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation, which is planning to commence uncrewed flight tests for the Gaganyaan mission, has started to make preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1. Preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1, which demonstrates the performance of the Crew Escape System, are under way,” the space agency posted on X. This Test Vehicle mission with …

Gaganyaan: ISRO to commence unmanned flight tests, preparations underway
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan: ISRO to commence unmanned flight tests, preparations underway

Live Mint  

The KCP Ltd is all set to hand over the Integrated Air Drop Test – Crew Module Structure to the Indian Space Research Organisation which is currently working on the Gaganyaan mission, said M Narayana Rao, President of Heavy Engineering, KCP on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Rao said, “It's a basic test module for the Gaganyaan mission. ISRO will commence …

ISRO offers sneak peek at first crew module for Gaganyaan test flight | PICS
1 year, 5 months ago

ISRO offers sneak peek at first crew module for Gaganyaan test flight | PICS

India TV News  

Mission Gaganyaan: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday offered a sneak peek at the first crew module for the Gaganyaan test flight that has taken shape. The national space agency will soon commence unmanned flight tests for the Gaganyaan mission and the preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1, which demonstrates the performance of the Crew Escape System, …

Gaganyaan: ISRO Ahmedabad to play leading role in India’s first space mission
1 year, 6 months ago

Gaganyaan: ISRO Ahmedabad to play leading role in India’s first space mission

Live Mint  

Gaganyaan Mission Update: The Indian Space Research Organisation in Ahmedabad is set to play a pivotal role in India's Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts into the space. India's first manned space mission aims to send three astronauts into an orbit of 400 kilometres above the Earth's surface. The Gaganyaan mission is aimed at developing a human-habitable space capsule …

What next for ISRO after Chandrayaan-3 mission?
1 year, 7 months ago

What next for ISRO after Chandrayaan-3 mission?

The Hindu  

A mission to study the Sun, and launching a climate observation satellite, a test vehicle as part of Gaganyaan human space flight programme and an Indo-US synthetic aperture radar — ISRO has a packed schedule following the highly anticipated landing of Chandrayaan-3 Lander. The launch of a test vehicle mission, for the validation of the crew escape system for Gaganyaan, …

How will India's Gaganyaan crew return to Earth? ISRO shows key parachute test | Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

How will India's Gaganyaan crew return to Earth? ISRO shows key parachute test | Watch

Hindustan Times  

ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre has successfully conducted Drogue Parachute Deployment Tests, an essential part of India's Gaganyaan project, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh from August 8 to 10. During the three comprehensive tests conducted at the RTRS facility, a range of real-world scenarios were simulated to rigorously evaluate the performance and reliability of the drogue …

ISRO successfully conducts parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission
1 year, 7 months ago

ISRO successfully conducts parachute deployment tests for Gaganyaan mission

Firstpost  

The Gaganyaan mission hopes to safely transport astronauts to Space and back. Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully conducted a series of tests on drogue parachutes, which would play a pivotal role in stabilising the crew module and reducing its velocity to a safe level during re-entry in the planned Gaganyaan human space flight mission. During the three comprehensive tests …

ISRO looking at testing Gaganyaan crew module mission by July, says Chairman Somanath
1 year, 9 months ago

ISRO looking at testing Gaganyaan crew module mission by July, says Chairman Somanath

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for a host of activities at the spaceport here, including testing of the crew module in July for its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, Chairman S Somanath said here on May 29. The Secretary of the Department of Space said the space agency was also working for the launch of the synthetic aperture radar …

ISRO completes two crucial tests for Gaganyaan mission
1 year, 11 months ago

ISRO completes two crucial tests for Gaganyaan mission

The Hindu  

Indian Space Research Organisation has completed two key tests for Gaganyaan — the Human Space Flight Programme. The space agency said that the final long-duration hot test of human-rated L110-G Vikas engine was successfully accomplished for the planned qualification duration of 240 seconds on April 6 at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri. Human rated Vikas engine development hot tests were conducted …

ISRO Conducts Parachute Tests for Gaganyaan Human Space Flight Mission
2 years ago

ISRO Conducts Parachute Tests for Gaganyaan Human Space Flight Mission

News 18  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has conducted tests simulating the clustered deployment of parachutes as part of preparations for the Gaganyaan human space flight mission. ISRO carried out the ‘Rail Track Rocket Sled’ deployment tests of the Gaganyaan Pilot and Apex Cover Separation parachutes in cluster configurations at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh. The first test simulated the clustered …

ISRO conducts parachute deployment tests on rail tracks for Gaganyaan Mission
2 years ago

ISRO conducts parachute deployment tests on rail tracks for Gaganyaan Mission

The Hindu  

Indian Space Research Organisation has conducted Rail Track Rocket Sled deployment tests of the Gaganyaan Pilot and Apex Cover Separation parachutes. ISRO reported conducting the Rail Track Rocket Sled deployment tests of the Gaganyaan Pilot and Apex Cover Separation parachutes in cluster configurations at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, on March 1 and 3. The second test simulated the …

Gaganyaan mission: Isro conducts big test, simulates deployment of parachutes
2 years ago

Gaganyaan mission: Isro conducts big test, simulates deployment of parachutes

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation conducted the Rail Track Rocket Sled deployment tests of the Gaganyaan Pilot and Apex Cover Separation parachutes in cluster configurations at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh. In an official statement, Isro said that the first test simulated the clustered deployment of two pilot parachutes. It also stated that the second test simulated the …

Spacecraft for ‘Gaganyaan’ mission developed: ISRO scientist
2 years, 3 months ago

Spacecraft for ‘Gaganyaan’ mission developed: ISRO scientist

The Hindu  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has developed a spacecraft for carrying astronauts to space as part of the ambitious ‘Gaganyaan’ mission and the crew module that has been successfully designed is under production. Disclosing the ISRO’s progress of ‘Gaganyaan’ mission at the three-day national conference on “Futuristic strategies for the sustainment of troops in different terrains”, organised by the DRDO-DFRL …

Isro tests parachute system for Gaganyaan project
2 years, 4 months ago

Isro tests parachute system for Gaganyaan project

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: It was an unusual morning for the residents of the small cantonment town of Babina on the outskirts of Jhansi as they saw two giant colourful parachutes descending through a foggy November sky. On Friday, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, the lead centre for Gaganyaan activities conducted a major development test of its crew module deceleration system at the Babina …

ISRO to launch first test flight of Gaganyaan in February 2023
2 years, 4 months ago

ISRO to launch first test flight of Gaganyaan in February 2023

Live Mint  

India is inching closer to its dream of launching a human space mission with the Indian Space Research Organisation planning to start a series of test flights for its Gaganyaan mission in February 2023. The director of ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre, R Umamaheshwaran, informed that the space agency plans to deploy the heavy-lift Chinook helicopter and the C-17 Globemaster …

Explained: What is Gaganyaan’s abort test and how will it ensure crew safety?
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained: What is Gaganyaan’s abort test and how will it ensure crew safety?

Firstpost  

Abort missions are instances when the crew needs to escape the spacecraft mid-flight in case of a failure. In the planned abort missions, ISRO will be testing the systems that can help the crew in such a situation To ensure crew safety on India’s first manned flight to space in 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation will be conducting two …

ISRO gears up for Gaganyaan, India’s first manned mission to space: 10 things to know
5 years, 6 months ago

ISRO gears up for Gaganyaan, India’s first manned mission to space: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

Indian Space Research Organisation chief explained about Gaganyaan mission and its importance for India. The ISRO chief had earlier said that Gaganyaan mission is the space agency's next priority, while briefing about their moon mission Chandrayaan-2. Here are key things to know about Mission Gaganyaan: 1) The first Indian astronaut will be sent to space under the Gaganyaan mission for …

Gaganyaan: ISRO, DRDO sign MoUs with various firms for food, health monitoring, emergency systems
5 years, 6 months ago

Gaganyaan: ISRO, DRDO sign MoUs with various firms for food, health monitoring, emergency systems

Firstpost  

DRDO labs for defense applications will be customised to meet the needs of the human-centric space mission, said the DRDO chief. Some of the critical technologies to be provided by the DRDO to ISRO include space food, space crew health monitoring and emergency survival kit, radiation measurement and protection, parachutes for safe recovery of the crew module, the ministry said …

Cabinet nod for ₹10,000-crore Gaganyaan human space mission
6 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet nod for ₹10,000-crore Gaganyaan human space mission

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the ambitious Gaganyaan programme, which will send three Indian astronauts to space for up to seven days by 2022 at a cost of ₹10,000 crore. The Indian Space Research Organisation has developed the launch vehicle GSLV MK-III, which has the necessary payload capability to launch a three-member crew module in low earth orbit. Escape …

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