Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight highlight: Mission accomplished, says Isro
1 year, 2 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 of three individuals into a 400-kilometer orbit for a three-day mission and ensuring their safe return by landing in the waters of the Indian Ocean. The test flight was to assess the mid-flight crew escape system of an early version of the Gaganyaan crew module. The TV-D1 vehicle used a modified VIKAS engine with a Crew Module and Crew Escape System mounted at its front.

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India's Gaganyaan astronauts to train in Europe after Russia
3 days, 22 hours 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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5 days, 12 hours 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 to send suitcase-sized model of Gaganyaan's radio equipment to Europe
5 days, 22 hours 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 begins assembling HLVM3 for maiden uncrewed Gaganyaan launch in 2025
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5 days, 22 hours 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
1 week, 2 days 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
1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Europe to provide ground tracking support for Isro's Gaganyaan Mission
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

ISRO & Australian Space Agency sign agreement to recover Gaganyaan Crew when they return to Earth
3 weeks, 6 days ago

ISRO & Australian Space Agency sign agreement to recover Gaganyaan Crew when they return to Earth

Firstpost  

The agreement is tailored to ensure robust mechanisms for crew and module recovery under the Gaganyaan programme. Australian authorities will work closely with ISRO to address contingencies, particularly in scenarios requiring recovery operations near Australian waters The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Australian Space Agency have signed an Implementation Agreement to support India’s Gaganyaan mission. This milestone collaboration focuses …

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

Australia to help Isro in recovering Gaganyaan astronauts after splashdown
1 month ago

Australia to help Isro in recovering Gaganyaan astronauts after splashdown

India Today  

In a significant boost to the Australia-India space partnership, the two countries have signed an Implementing Arrangement for cooperation on crew and crew module recovery for India's ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight missions. The agreement, inked between the Australian Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organisation, marks a crucial step in enhancing bilateral space collaboration. The Gaganyaan mission, India's first …

From yoga mats to gravity centrifuge: Gaganyaan crew's rigorous training regimen
4 months, 1 week ago

From yoga mats to gravity centrifuge: Gaganyaan crew's rigorous training regimen

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has released an engaging video showcasing the rigorous training of astronauts involved in the Gaganyaan mission. WATCH GAGANYAAN ASTRONAUTS'S INTENSE TRAINING National Space Day - 2024 🇮🇳 Jai Hind. A testament to Aatmanirbhar Bharat#NSpD2024 @DrJitendraSingh pic.twitter.com/jRuogExFi2 — ISRO August 15, 2024 The four Indian Air Force officers, Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan, Group Captain Ajith Krishnan, …

What Is The India-US Joint Mission To Fly Gaganyatris? How Are Astronauts Being Trained?
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Four IAF pilots announced as potential Gaganyaan crew
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Four IAF pilots announced as potential Gaganyaan crew

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday announced names of the four astronaut- designates for the human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, the Gaganyaan programme is designed to demonstrate indigenous capability to undertake human space flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission is expected to pave the way for a “sustained Indian human space exploration programme” in the long run. ISRO Chairman …

PM names 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan mission
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine
10 months 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’
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Plan to launch at least 12 missions this year: Isro
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

India's Aditya-L1 running as per schedule, to reach Lagrange Point 1 in first week of January
1 year 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 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 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

ISRO chief Somnath says space agency prefers woman fighter test pilots for its crewed mission, possible in future
1 year, 2 months ago

ISRO chief Somnath says space agency prefers woman fighter test pilots for its crewed mission, possible in future

The Hindu  

ISRO prefers woman fighter test pilots or female scientists for its much-awaited human space flight programme Gaganyaan mission and it is possible to send them in the future, the space agency chief S. Somanath said on Sunday. His statement came a day after the ISRO successfully launched its TV-D1 test vehicle ahead of the human space flight mission Gaganyaan. ISRO …

Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission: ISRO releases onboard video of test flight | WATCH
1 year, 2 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 …

Key Test in Gaganyaan Successfully Completed
1 year, 2 months ago

Key Test in Gaganyaan Successfully Completed

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Indian Space Research Organisation achieved its third significant milestone in two months on Saturday with the successful completion of its first test of the Gaganyaan mission — an in-flight abort of the crew escape system moments after launch, followed by safe recovery of the unmanned crew module that weighed 4,520 kg. The module has been taken to the …

Gaganyaan test flight: Crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal, ISRO says…
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 Mission: How ISRO fixed glitch in 45 min, relaunched rocket. 10-point
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan Mission: How ISRO fixed glitch in 45 min, relaunched rocket. 10-point

Live Mint  

Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully launched the country's first unmanned trial run of its Gaganyaan crewed orbital mission. The rocket tested the emergency escape system of its crew module, which separated from the thruster and made a soft sea landing about 10 minutes after the launch. Initially ISRO planned the launch of the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission, a …

Gaganyaan Mission: Happy to announce successful TV-D1 mission, says ISRO Chief
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan Mission: Happy to announce successful TV-D1 mission, says ISRO Chief

Live Mint  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on October 21 successfully launched the test flight of its Gaganyaan Mission. Speaking at Sriharikota near Chennai after the launch, ISRO Chief S Somnath said he is "very happy to announce the successful accomplishment of the TV-D1 mission". "The purpose of this mission is to demonstrate the crew escape system for Gaganyaan, through a test …

WATCH | Gaganyaan unmanned crew module makes safe splash in Bay of Bengal
1 year, 2 months ago

WATCH | Gaganyaan unmanned crew module makes safe splash in Bay of Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday successfully conducted first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota after it was aborted at 8:45am due to a problem in the engine ignition. The crew module of Gaganyaan TV-D1 safely landed in the Bay of Bengal The brief test flight sequence launched the crew escape …

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO successfully launches Test Flight in second attempt
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO successfully launches Test Flight in second attempt

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota: Indian Space Research Organisation successfully executed the Test Flight Abort Mission, for the Gaganyaan mission on Saturday after the first test flight was aborted at 8:45 am due to a problem in the engine ignition. Earlier today, ISRO briefly aborted the launch of the first uncrewed test flight in the Gaganyaan Mission. This Flight test vehicle Abort mission is …

Isro put on ‘hold’ Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight over technical anomaly
1 year, 2 months ago

Isro put on ‘hold’ Gaganyaan TV-D1 test flight over technical anomaly

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Saturday put on “hold” the first test vehicle development flight for India’s first human space flight Gaganyaan, citing technical issues. Explaining what happened during the liftoff, Somanath said, “The ground checkout computer that performs the function of the liftoff has withheld the launch in view of the anomaly observed.” On Saturday, Isro was supposed …

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO aborts first test flight launch due to unexplained anomaly
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO aborts first test flight launch due to unexplained anomaly

Deccan Chronicle  

Sriharikota: The much-anticipated maiden test launch of the Gaganyaan space mission, a significant milestone for the Indian Space Research Organisation, was aborted due to an unexplained anomaly that occurred just moments before lift-off. Originally scheduled for 8 am today at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Test Vehicle Development Flight Mission-1 faced a series of delays before the automatic …

Gaganyaan TV-D1: ISRO Identifies Reason Behind Launch Hold, Reschedules Mission For Later Today. Know The Timing
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan TV-D1: ISRO Identifies Reason Behind Launch Hold, Reschedules Mission For Later Today. Know The Timing

ABP News  

Gaganyaan TV-D1: The Indian Space Research Organisation has identified the reason behind holding the launch of the first development flight test of the Gaganyaan programme. Gaganyaan TV-D1, also known as the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1, will demonstrate the performance of the Crew Escape System. — ISRO October 21, 2023 As part of the Gaganyaan TV-D1 mission, an in-flight abort …

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