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 complete testing,” Somanath said at a media briefing after the successful launch of India’s first polarimetry mission, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, a space observatory that will study black holes and other celestial objects. Besides the launches, the space agency also conducted key technology demonstrations that pave the way for future missions for the Gaganyaan spacecraft and a reusable launch vehicle. The Gaganyaan, India’s first human space flight mission, will carry a crew of three astronauts to an orbit 400km above the earth’s surface for a three-day mission and bring them back safely. The prerequisites for Gaganyaan mission include development of many critical technologies, including a human-rated launch vehicle for carrying crew safely to space and back, life support systems to provide an Earth-like environment, and an emergency escape system.

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Chandrayaan-5 mission approved, India to collaborate with Japan to study moon
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chandrayaan-5 mission approved, India to collaborate with Japan to study moon

India Today  

The government has approved the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission, which aims to study the Moon with a significantly heavier rover than its predecessors, according to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. The Chandrayaan-5 mission will feature a 250 kg rover, a substantial upgrade from the 25 kg 'Pragyan' rover used in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The mission's lander, Vikram, and rover, Pragyan, were placed …

Rs 20,193-Crore Funding For Gaganyaan As ISRO Plans 2 Crewed Space Flights By 2028
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rs 20,193-Crore Funding For Gaganyaan As ISRO Plans 2 Crewed Space Flights By 2028

ABP News  

New Delhi, March 12 : The Indian Space Research Organisation has generated a revenue of $439 million from foreign satellite launches in the last 10 years, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, informed on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Singh said that "from January 2015 to December 2024, a total of 393 foreign …

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 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 …

ISRO Dispatches Crew Module for Gaganyaan G1
2 months, 1 week ago

ISRO Dispatches Crew Module for Gaganyaan G1

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO has dispatched the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan after successfully completing the integration of the liquid propulsion system, the space agency said on Wednesday. "On 21 January 2025, the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO dispatched the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan, after successfully completing …

ISRO achieves major milestone, dispatches crew module for Gaganyaan's inaugural uncrewed mission
2 months, 1 week ago

ISRO achieves major milestone, dispatches crew module for Gaganyaan's inaugural uncrewed mission

India TV News  

The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO has sent off the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan after successfully completing the integration of its liquid propulsion system, the space agency announced on Wednesday. On January 21, 2025, LPSC dispatched the Crew Module to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, following the successful integration of the propulsion …

Isro ships crew module for first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission
2 months, 1 week ago

Isro ships crew module for first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission

India Today  

In a milestone, the Indian Space Research Organisation has dispatched the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan. The Crew Module Propulsion System is a bi-propellant based Reaction Control System and is meant for precise three-axis control of crew module. Furthermore, the Crew Module Uprighting System designed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre was also integrated to the module …

New Isro chief lists priorities: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan 4, own space station
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Isro chief lists priorities: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan 4, own space station

India Today  

Dr V Narayanan, who will take over from S Somnath as the Indian Space Research Organisation chairperson, outlined that the agency's priorities in the next few years would be the manned mission to space, named Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, and the development of a space station. The ambitious Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for 2026, will see Isro launching four astronauts to an orbit …

India's Gaganyaan astronauts to train in Europe after Russia
3 months, 1 week ago

India's Gaganyaan astronauts to train in Europe after Russia

India Today  

India's Gaganyaan astronauts will receive training in Europe, the European Space Agency announced on Thursday, December 19. Announcing the development, European Space Agency chief Josef Aschbacher, in a post on X, said that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who has been designated as the primary astronaut for the Gaganyaan mission, will undergo training with the ESA. Axiom-4 mission will mark India's …

Isro begins assembly of HLVM3 for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission
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3 months, 1 week ago

Isro begins assembly of HLVM3 for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Isro on Wednesday announced that it has commenced the assembly of the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The Bengaluru-based space agency called it a major step towards India's maiden human spaceflight and future space ambitions. 🚀 On the 10th anniversary of LVM3-X/CARE, ISRO begins assembly …

Isro begins assembling HLVM3 for maiden uncrewed Gaganyaan launch in 2025
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro begins assembling HLVM3 for maiden uncrewed Gaganyaan launch in 2025

India Today  

India’s space exploration program reached a pivotal milestone as Isro commences the assembly of the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking the start of the Gaganyaan-G1 launch campaign. The 2014 mission demonstrated critical technologies for human spaceflight, including the successful launch and recovery of a Crew Module. HLVM3 ASSEMBLY BEGINS Isro began stacking the nozzle-end …

ISRO takes significant step towards Gaganyaan Mission, moves first solid motor segment
3 months, 2 weeks 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 Marks Major Milestone for Gaganyaan Mission with Key Achievements
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ISRO Marks Major Milestone for Gaganyaan Mission with Key Achievements

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In a significant development for India’s maiden human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday announced the successful transfer of the first solid motor segment to the launch complex at SDSC-SHAR. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space, where they will orbit 400 km above Earth in Low Earth Orbit for a three-day …

Isro takes big step towards maiden flight of Gaganyaan Mission
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro takes big step towards maiden flight of Gaganyaan Mission

India Today  

India's ambitious Gaganyaan Mission has taken a significant step forward with the successful transfer of the first solid motor segment to the launch complex. 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. The successful movement of the solid motor segment shows ISRO's plans …

Isro successfully fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Isro successfully fires LVM3 cryogenic engine that will power Gaganyaan Mission

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has achieved a key milestone in its space program with the successful sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine on November 29, 2024. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of Isro’s LVM3 launch vehicle, which has played a pivotal role in missions like Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight project. With …

Isro successfully conducts recovery trial of Gaganyaan's crew module with Navy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Isro successfully conducts recovery trial of Gaganyaan's crew module with Navy

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Indian Navy successfully conducted “Well Deck” recovery trials for the Gaganyaan mission off the coast of Vishakhapatnam. This crucial test involved simulating the recovery of the Crew Module, which will be used to bring astronauts back to Earth after their mission. Using a mock-up of the Crew Module that simulated its mass and …

ISRO ties up with European Space Agency for Gaganyaan missions
3 months, 3 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 …

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission likely in March next year; ISRO to track from Pacific, Atlantic oceans
4 months ago

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission likely in March next year; ISRO to track from Pacific, Atlantic oceans

Live Mint  

Gaganyaan’s unmanned mission is likely to begin as early as March next year to prepare for India’s most ambitious space project, its manned mission in 2026. According to a CNN-News18 report, the Indian Space Research Organisation will send ships carrying scientists to be stationed at observation points in the Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans to monitor the unmanned mission. Tentative …

Gaganyaan Mission: Indian astronauts undergo rigorous training with SpaceX
4 months, 1 week ago

Gaganyaan Mission: Indian astronauts undergo rigorous training with SpaceX

India Today  

Two of India's Gaganyaan astronauts are undergoing intensive training in the United States and Europe, preparing for a groundbreaking mission to the International Space Station that will significantly advance India's space exploration ambitions. The 14-day mission will see the selected Indian astronaut join commander Peggy Whitson, mission specialist Sławosz UznaÅÄski, and mission specialist Tibor Kapu aboard the ISS. The training …

India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy
5 months ago

India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy

India TV News  

ISRO Chairman S Somanath announces new timelines and missions for India's space program. The country is aiming to increase its global contribution to the space economy to at least 10 per cent in the next decade. India's first manned mission to space, Gaganyaan, is expected to be launched in 2026, followed by a sample return mission to Chandrayan-4 in 2028. …

ISRO Chief Somnath Opts For Caution As Gaganyaan Readies For Launch Cites Boeing Starliner Sunita Williams Butch Wilmore
6 months, 1 week ago

ISRO Chief Somnath Opts For Caution As Gaganyaan Readies For Launch Cites Boeing Starliner Sunita Williams Butch Wilmore

ABP News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation Chairperson, S Somanath, stated on Friday that while the Gaganyaan mission is set for launch by the end of the year, caution is paramount. ISRO Chief Somanath On Venus Orbiter Mission Emphasising the significance of exploring Venus, Somanath noted that the Venus Orbiter Mission is among the four projects recently approved by the Union cabinet, …

First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success
7 months, 1 week ago

First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Friday celebrated the first-ever National Space Day, marking the anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 mission that made India the first country to land a probe on the lunar south pole, in a grand event where the nation laid out its ambitious roadmap for space exploration for the next two decades which included plans for more …

What Is The India-US Joint Mission To Fly Gaganyatris? How Are Astronauts Being Trained?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What Is The India-US Joint Mission To Fly Gaganyatris? How Are Astronauts Being Trained?

News 18  

The two astronauts chosen for the Indian Space Research Organisation ’s maiden human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, will travel to the US for training for a mission to the International Space Station. ISRO published a statement on August 2, which said: “During the mission, the Gaganyatri will undertake selected scientific research and technology demonstration experiments on board the ISS as well …

One Gaganyaan crew member to visit International Space Station in August: Union minister
8 months ago

One Gaganyaan crew member to visit International Space Station in August: Union minister

Hindustan Times  

One of the four crew members selected for Gaganyaan, the Indian Space Research Organisation's first human-crewed spaceflight, will be sent to the International Space Station after August, according to Union minister Jitendra Singh. In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the four astronauts selected for ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. The space station visit will be a joint exercise involving ISRO and …

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 …

ISRO has a long-term plan for Gaganyaan, says Somanath
1 year ago

ISRO has a long-term plan for Gaganyaan, says Somanath

The Hindu  

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has said that the space agency has a long-term plan for the Gaganyaan programme. We will also be building a space station for which we have a goal to launch it by 2035 besides going to the moon etc.,” Mr. Somanath said. In reply to a question by a student on whether the future ISRO will …

PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission
1 year, 1 month ago

PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday introduced to the world India’s four “astronaut designates”, elite fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force, who have been selected to be sent to space as part of India’s first human-crewed spaceflight – the Gaganyaan mission. The four astronauts – IAF’s group captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, group captain Ajit Krishnan, group captain Angad Pratap …

Who Are The Four Astronauts Selected For India's Crewed Space Mission Gaganyaan? Details Here
1 year, 1 month ago

Who Are The Four Astronauts Selected For India's Crewed Space Mission Gaganyaan? Details Here

News 18  

Almost five years after India first announced its human spaceflight programme – Gaganyaan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday revealed the names of four astronauts who have been selected for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s ambitious mission. The four astronaut-designates– Prashanth Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla — are already undergoing training at the Astronaut Training Facility in …

ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi announces Indian astronaut designates
1 year, 1 month ago

ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi announces Indian astronaut designates

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday announced the names of the four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, planned for launch in 2025. The names of the Indian Air Force pilots — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla — were revealed for the first time in the presence of Prime …

Gaganyaan mission: Names of four astronauts revealed by Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

Gaganyaan mission: Names of four astronauts revealed by Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the names of four pilots who are undergoing training for the country's maiden human space flight mission 'Gaganyaan'. PM Modi announces names of pilots for Gaganyaan mission in Kerala The PM also bestowed ‘astronaut wings’ to the four astronaut-designates. He added, “India's success in the space sector is sowing the seeds of scientific …

PM Modi Kerala visit : To Review Gaganyaan Progress and dedicate 3 ISRO facilities to nation on Feb 27th
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi Kerala visit : To Review Gaganyaan Progress and dedicate 3 ISRO facilities to nation on Feb 27th

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress on the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and dedicate three facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation to the nation during a visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram on February 27. Mr. Modi, who is scheduled to visit VSSC at 10.45 a.m., will dedicate the Trisonic Wind Tunnel established at …

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine
1 year, 1 month ago

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine

Hindustan Times  

In a significant boost to India's bid to launch humans into space under the Gaganyaan mission, Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine, an official said on Wednesday. Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine, an official said on Wednesday. "ISRO has accomplished a …

Gaganyaan mission update: ISRO successfully tests engine, gives ‘human rating’
1 year, 1 month ago

Gaganyaan mission update: ISRO successfully tests engine, gives ‘human rating’

Live Mint  

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully tested the cryogenic engine for the unmanned Gaganyaan mission on Wednesday that will be the first to take Indian astronauts to space, marking a leap forward to accomplishing the mission. ISRO's Gaganyaan mission cleared another hurdle as the space agency announced that the upcoming mission CE20 cryogenic engine is ‘human-rated’ now and will power …

Gaganyaan: ISRO completes final test of engine that can carry humans to space
1 year, 1 month ago

Gaganyaan: ISRO completes final test of engine that can carry humans to space

India TV News  

ISRO has reached a milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine, a crucial component which has been powering the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions. Successful completion of tests All ground qualification tests for the CE20 engine are reportedly essential for India's Gaganyaan program, which has been completed. Acceptance tests for unmanned …

Woman Robot Astronaut ’Vyommitra’ to fly into space ahead of Gaganyaan mission
1 year, 1 month ago

Woman Robot Astronaut ’Vyommitra’ to fly into space ahead of Gaganyaan mission

Live Mint  

Woman Robot Astronaut 'Vyommitra' will fly into space ahead of ISRO's ambitious Gaganyaan mission, which will be India's first human-manned space flight carrying Indian astronauts into space. "The uncrewed "Vyommitra" mission is scheduled for the third quarter of this year while a manned mission "Gaganyaan" is scheduled to be launched next year, that is 2025," Singh said. He added that …

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 …

2024 to be a year of Gaganyaan readiness: ISRO Chairman
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 to be a year of Gaganyaan readiness: ISRO Chairman

The Hindu  

ISRO has lined up a series of tests for Gaganyaan, its ambitious manned mission, this year and 2024 will be a year of "Gaganyaan readiness," said the agency's Chairman S. Somanath on Monday. Briefing reporters on ISRO's agenda for 2024, he said, "We are going to get ready for at least 12-14 missions this year. Mr. Somanath said that the …

ISRO shares video of how PSLV rocket placed ‘XPoSat’ satellite into earth orbit
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO shares video of how PSLV rocket placed ‘XPoSat’ satellite into earth orbit

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO marked the beginning of 2024 with the successful launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. 12 months, 12 launches: ISRO chief Somanath bold plan Addressing the press after the successful launch, ISRO chairperson S Somnath said: "Only in 12 months, we have to have a minimum of 12 missions …

India's Aditya-L1 running as per schedule, to reach Lagrange Point 1 in first week of January
1 year, 3 months ago

India's Aditya-L1 running as per schedule, to reach Lagrange Point 1 in first week of January

Firstpost  

ISRO’s Aditya-L1 is just days away from reaching its destination at Lagrange Point 1, and shall arrive at its destination in the first week of January 2024. The satellite has travelled approximately 1.5 million km from Earth India’s pioneering solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, is on the verge of reaching its destination at Lagrange Point 1 in the first week of …

Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief
1 year, 3 months ago

Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief

Hindustan Times  

Gandhinagar, Dec 2 Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somanath said here on Saturday that the astronauts selected for India’s first human space flight programme Gaganyaan are ready and waiting for the flight to happen for the 2025 mission. ISRO, whose Chandrayaan-3 made a historic landing near Moon’s south pole in August, is working day and night to develop technology …

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath
1 year, 4 months ago

ISRO working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan is its immediate priority: S Somanath

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation is working on multiple targets but Gaganyaan, India’s first human space flight programme, is its immediate primary, the agency’s chairman S Somanath said on Wednesday. This is our immediate big-ticket target,” Somanath said on the sidelines of the 2023 Global Energy Parliament in Kolkata. Somanath said the agency plans to set up the first module …

The week in 5 charts | Gaganyaan test flight successful, PM flags off ‘Namo Bharat’, SC verdict on same-sex marriages, and more
1 year, 5 months ago

The week in 5 charts | Gaganyaan test flight successful, PM flags off ‘Namo Bharat’, SC verdict on same-sex marriages, and more

The Hindu  

Gaganyaan Test Flight Successful The Indian Space Research Organisation achieved a major milestone on Saturday by successfully conducting the Test Flight Abort Mission for the Gaganyaan mission. The primary objective of this Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission was to demonstrate the performance of the Crew Escape System as part of the Gaganyaan mission. PM Modi flags off ‘Namo Bharat’ Prime …

The ascent begins: The Hindu Editorial on the progress of India’s human spaceflight mission
1 year, 5 months ago

The ascent begins: The Hindu Editorial on the progress of India’s human spaceflight mission

The Hindu  

At 10 a.m. on October 21, the Indian Space Research Organisation commenced the first uncrewed developmental flight of its ‘Gaganyaan’ human spaceflight mission from Sriharikota, designated TV-D1. The flight tested the CES’s ability to protect the crew in case the rocket malfunctioned, and collected data via sensors to inform future tests. According to ISRO chairman S. Somanath, ISRO has many …

Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test
1 year, 5 months ago

Two forerunners that set the stage for ISRO’s Gaganyaan test

The Hindu  

There were two important forerunners to the success of the Test Vehicle Abort Mission flight that the Indian Space Research Organisation conducted on October 21. Guruprasad, a former ISRO official and a science writer, had said then, “Nothing symbolises the ascent of India in science and technology as the return of SRE-1.” Second forerunner The second forerunner to the TV-D1 …

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 …

Gaganyaan test flight: Crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal, ISRO says…
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaganyaan test flight: Crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal, ISRO says…

Live Mint  

Gaganyaan test flight: After the launch of test vehicle in morning, the crew module separated from the vehicle was recovered from the Bay of Bengal. Today's test was for the crew escape system," Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somnath said on Saturday. The purpose of this mission was to demonstrate the crew escape system for the Gaganyaan program through …

PM Modi says launch of a TV-D1.. ‘takes us closer to… Gaganyaan’ mission
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi says launch of a TV-D1.. ‘takes us closer to… Gaganyaan’ mission

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight on October 21 over ISRO's successful launch of a test vehicle as part of its Gaganyaan mission. This launch mission takes India a step closer to realising its first human space flight programme. In a social media post on platform X, PM Modi said, “This launch takes us one step closer to realising …

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 …

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