GAGANYAAN ASTRONAUTS DETAILS
Now, any Indian citizen can register for a chance to fly to Space
Any Indian citizen can enroll in the programme by paying a fee of $2.50 (Rs 207.5) to cover the costs of verification checks aimed at ensuring safe and fair voting. Joshua Skurla, cofounder, Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) told ET they are excited to have India as part of its human spaceflight programme.
Now you can apply to be an astronaut for just Rs 200, SERA invites application; Here's how to register and other details
The Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) has partnered with Blue Origin to offer Indian citizens a chance to experience space travel. The collaboration will enable six individuals from countries with limited space presence, including India, to join a future New Shepard mission. The program aims to democratize space access through public voting, with minimal physical requirements. Selected astronauts will undergo a three-day training at Blue Origin's Texas launch site. This initiative underscores India's growing role in space exploration.
Who are the four selected Gaganyaan astronauts? Here is all you should know about the four astronauts
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced four astronauts-designates from the Indian Air Force's Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) in Bengaluru. The astronauts-elect, Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Group Captain Angad Prathap, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, were bestowed with astronaut wings. Additionally, ISRO chairman S Somanath dedicated three important projects to the nation.
ISRO gears up for Gaganyaan test vehicle mission launch: Key highlights of India's first human spaceflight program
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct a crew module test as part of its Gaganyaan programme, which aims to send humans into space for a three-day mission. The test will involve the launch of a single-stage liquid propulsion rocket called the Test Vehicle (TV-D1), which will carry a crew module to an altitude of 17 km before making a safe touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. The success of this test flight will pave the way for further qualification tests and unmanned missions, with the goal of launching the Gaganyaan programme with Indian astronauts in 2025.
Revealing India's space pioneers: Meet the astronauts of the Gaganyaan Mission
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video showcasing the astronaut designates chosen for India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The video does not reveal their identities but highlights their rigorous training. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has yet to decide whether the crewed mission will consist of two or three astronauts. However, one of the chosen astronauts may participate in a NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS) before the Gaganyaan mission.
Indian, US space officials discuss human space exploration
At the eighth meeting of the US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) meeting on Monday and Tuesday, discussions also covered collaboration in earth and space science as well as global navigation satellite systems, spaceflight safety and space situational awareness, and policies for commercial space activities, the Department said.
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Gaganyaan Crew Module to have two landing choices - Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
The CM would be splashing down near the Indian coast in 2023 after the week-long mission, and the Arabian Sea, which is comparatively calmer, is the primary choice, but Bay of Bengal is also being considered as a backup option, writes Dr Unnikrishnan Nair S, Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO, Bengaluru, in an article.
Decoding the fine print of Nirmala Sitharaman's 'no harm' Budget
The FM’s third Budget tackles the considerable wishlist of industries and consumers that were impaired by the Covid-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the spending challenges of the administration.
India, France in discussion for Mission Alpha-like equipment for Gaganyaan astronauts
India and France share a robust collaboration in the area of space. Space agencies of the two countries are also collaborating on nearly Rs 10,000 crore Gaganyaan mission that aims to send three Indians to space by 2022.
Working on plans for future moon mission: ISRO chief
He said the country's space agency has a series of missions lined up in coming months and years.
India makes shortlist of astronauts for first manned space flight
The Indian Air Force has short-listed test pilots after clinical, radiological and physical exercise tests.
Delhi plans to purchase rocket engines from Moscow: DPM Yury Borisov
Deputy PM Yury Borisov told about the planned rocket sales, and recognized India’s achievement in its latest mission to explore the Moon.
'Rakesh Sharma or Ravish Malhotra? Only one of us would go up into space'
Ravish Malhotra, who was shortlisted and trained along with Sharma, rewinds to the historic space odyssey.
Russia to share critical technology for India's Gaganyaan project; assist entry into International Space Station
Russia had earlier decided to train Indian astronauts for the prestigious Gaganyaan project.
India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan, to send three persons for 5-7 days
Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space said GSLV Mk III, the three-stage heavy lift launch vehicle, will be used to launch Gaganyaan as it has the necessary payload capability.
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