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 crewed space flight program, aims to demonstrate the country's capability to send humans to low Earth orbit and return them safely to Earth. It follows Australia's support during India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission and aligns with other collaborative efforts, including potential Australian contributions to India's G20 climate satellite.

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India's Gaganyaan astronauts to train in Europe after Russia
3 days, 23 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 to send suitcase-sized model of Gaganyaan's radio equipment to Europe
5 days, 23 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, 23 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 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
4 weeks 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
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 …

ISRO and Australian space agency sign for cooperation in human space flight
1 month ago

ISRO and Australian space agency sign for cooperation in human space flight

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday said it has signed an Implementation Agreement with Australian Space Agency for further strengthening of cooperation in space activities between the two countries. The IA enables cooperation between both space agencies on crew and crew module recovery for Gaganyaan missions, the country's first crewed spaceflight program, it said. The IA was signed by …

Indian Space Mission to Test Human Endurance in Harsh Space Conditions Takes Off in Leh
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Space Mission to Test Human Endurance in Harsh Space Conditions Takes Off in Leh

New Indian Express  

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its first analog space mission in Leh to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat. The mission, which will last for a month, is a collaborative effort by Human Spaceflight Centre, ISRO, AAKA Space Studio, University of Ladakh, IIT Bombay, and supported by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council. The primary objectives of the …

India's Space Program: A Roadmap to 10% Contribution in the Global Space Economy
1 month, 3 weeks 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 and Dept of Biotechnology Sign MoU for Space Biotechnology Research
1 month, 4 weeks ago

ISRO and Dept of Biotechnology Sign MoU for Space Biotechnology Research

Hindustan Times  

Indian space agency ISRO and the Department of Biotechnology have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in space biotechnology research. The MoU focuses on microgravity research, space bio-manufacturing, bioastronautics and space biology. The aim is to address challenges in space missions, including the availability of nutrients, preservation of food, microgravity and radiation, health hazards such as cancers, cataracts, …

First National Space Day marks Chandrayaan-3 success
4 months 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 …

National Space Day: 'All Set For Gaganyaan Mission,' Says ISRO Chief S. Somanath | ABP News
4 months ago

National Space Day: 'All Set For Gaganyaan Mission,' Says ISRO Chief S. Somanath | ABP News

ABP News  

PM Modi extends his wishes to India on National Space Day. In a post on the social media platform X, he wrote: "Greetings to everyone on the first National Space Day. National Space Day represents a significant milestone for India as it celebrates its remarkable achievements in space exploration. The theme for India’s National Space Day 2024, "Touching Lives while …

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, …

ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan
4 months, 1 week ago

ISRO’s progress inspires all, says Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who holds the Science and Technology portfolio, has lauded the accomplishments made by the Indian Space Research Organisation over the decades as a ‘source of inspiration’ for the entire country. He recalled the great sacrifices made by scientists in the past and the tireless efforts of the staff members in taking the country’s space mission …

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 …

Indian astronauts to space station soon: NASA chief's big update on ISRO collab
6 months ago

Indian astronauts to space station soon: NASA chief's big update on ISRO collab

Hindustan Times  

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration administrator Bill Nelson has announced that the US space agency will enhance its collaboration with India, including a "joint effort" aboard the International Space Station with an Indian astronaut. NASA administrator Bill Nelson This statement follows the iCET Dialogue between US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Indian counterpart Ajit Doval, which revealed plans …

NASA chief says U.S. and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS
6 months ago

NASA chief says U.S. and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS

The Hindu  

NASA administrator Bill Nelson has said that the U.S. space agency will expand collaboration with India and it will include a "joint effort" aboard the International Space Station with an Indian astronaut. Mr. Nelson's comments came after a fact sheet issued by the U.S. and India after the iCET Dialogue between U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and National Security …

NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts: Garcetti
6 months, 4 weeks ago

NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts: Garcetti

ABP News  

Washington, May 24 : NASA will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts, with the goal of mounting a joint effort to the International Space Station, a top American diplomat said Friday.ꪪ US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti made these remarks while speaking at the "US-India Commercial Space Conference: Unlocking Opportunities for US & Indian Space Startups," hosted by the …

A new frontier for India’s space programme
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A new frontier for India’s space programme

Hindustan Times  

Four decades after Rakesh Sharma reached space aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, Gaganyaan, India’s maiden crewed space mission, is a step closer to lift-off. Often cited is Vikram Sarabhai’s statement in the 1960s that India doesn’t harbour “the fantasy” of competing with rich nations in space exploration, and that its space programme’s goals were fundamentally Earth-bound and utilitarian, focusing …

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 …

Burden of power: On India’s astronauts and the Indian space policy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Burden of power: On India’s astronauts and the Indian space policy

The Hindu  

Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap and Shubhanshu Shukla — these Air Force pilots constitute the final shortlist of candidates from among whom India’s astronauts for its human spaceflight mission, a.k.a. Among other things, the Indian Space Policy 2023 requires ISRO to “carry out applied research and development of newer systems so as to maintain India’s edge in …

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 …

India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Space Odyssey: A look at ISRO's journey from modest beginnings to lunar landings

India TV News  

India's space program is a major source of pride for the country, contributing to its soft power diplomacy and establishing India as a trustworthy partner in the international space community. The Indian Space Research Organisation, the world's sixth-largest space agency, created history as India successfully landed the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making it the fourth country to …

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 …

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 …

Gaganyaan: Isro has a plan to keep Indian astronauts safe and healthy in space
1 year ago

Gaganyaan: Isro has a plan to keep Indian astronauts safe and healthy in space

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has taken a significant step towards self-reliance in its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, as announced by ISRO Chairman S. Somanath on Wednesday. Addressing the 5th edition of Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav 2023 in Dona Paula, Goa, Somanath revealed that despite extensive discussions, no country was willing to share the critical technology required for the ECLSS, which …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

What is Gaganyaan Mission? Significance, launch date, other details
1 year, 2 months ago

What is Gaganyaan Mission? Significance, launch date, other details

Live Mint  

Moving one step closer to India’s first Human Space Mission, Gaganyaan, the critical phase will begin today with the first Test Vehicle Flight TV-D1 from Sriharikota. The test vehicle mission is aimed at studying the safety of the crew module and crew escape system in bringing Indian astronauts back to Earth in the eventual Gaganyaan mission. The test vehicle mission …

Gaganyaan mission highlights: One step closer to India’s first human space flight, says PM Modi
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan mission highlights: One step closer to India’s first human space flight, says PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Gaganyaan mission highlights: The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO's first test flight for its ambitious Gaganyaan mission launched at 10:00 am from its Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. The maiden Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 to demonstrate the Crew Escape System performance successfully touched down in the seawater of Bay Bengal. • The Gaganyaan mission's primary …

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 …

Gaganyaan Mission, ISRO's flagship human spaceflight, successfully launched from Sriharikota
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaganyaan Mission, ISRO's flagship human spaceflight, successfully launched from Sriharikota

India TV News  

The ISRO on Saturday launched the test vehicle which carried payloads related to India’s ambitious human space flight mission Gaganyaan which successfully splashed into the sea later as planned. The ISRO scientists put the mission on course 75 minutes later when the rocket lifted off and achieved the goal of Crew Module and Crew Escape separation. The ISRO chief hailed …

India’s Modi declares goal to land human on Moon by 2040
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Modi declares goal to land human on Moon by 2040

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has directed the country’s space agency to aim …

PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040

The Hindu  

Signalling a roadmap for India’s future space ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “directed” the Indian Space Research Organisation to set up an India-crafted, indigenous space station by 2035 and land an Indian on the moon by 2040. “Building on the success of the Indian space initiatives, including the recent Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions, Prime Minister directed that India …

India’s maiden human space flight likely in 2025, send humans to moon by 2040
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s maiden human space flight likely in 2025, send humans to moon by 2040

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to assess progress of India’s Gaganyaan Mission and to outline the future of India’s space exploration endeavours. The Department of Space presented a comprehensive overview of the Gaganyaan Mission, including various technologies developed so far such as human-rated launch vehicles and system qualification. Building on the success of the Indian space initiatives, …

Not just Gaganyaan, ISRO busy with various exploration missions in pipeline, says Chairman Somanath
1 year, 2 months ago

Not just Gaganyaan, ISRO busy with various exploration missions in pipeline, says Chairman Somanath

Firstpost  

ISRO’s Chairman S Somanath has revealed that India’s space organisation is working on several exploration missions and has several launches lined up for the next few years. This also includes ISRO’s plans to send humans to space ISRO has an ambitious lineup of exploration missions on the horizon, which includes journeys to Mars, Venus, and another lunar mission. Chairman Somanath, …

ISRO to conduct first test flight of Gaganyaan mission on October 21
1 year, 2 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 …

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