GAGANYAAN HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT MISSION
Finally, a Russian scientist puts an American conspiracy theory to rest
A persistent conspiracy theory in the US claims the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was faked, suggesting NASA staged photos and videos. Russian scientist Yury Borisov, head of Roscosmos, confirmed the authenticity of lunar soil samples provided by the US, potentially discrediting the conspiracy. Russia's lunar mission failed in 2023, while India and China have successfully landed on the moon.
Before he goes into space, the non-biological PM should go to Manipur: Jairam Ramesh
Taking to 'X', Ramesh, on July 4, wrote, "Before He goes into space, the non-biological Pradhan Mantri should go to Manipur." The media report has quoted ISRO Chief S Somnath as saying that PM Modi can be the candidate for India's first manned space mission, 'Gaganyan', which is slated to be launched in 2025.
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.
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposes development of "QUAD satellite" with India-US partnership
US Ambassador Eric Garcetti proposed developing a QUAD satellite in partnership with India during his visit to ISRO. He met with Chairman S Somanath to discuss space cooperation and advanced technologies.
Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space after two year hiatus
Mission NS-25 is the seventh human flight for the enterprise owned and founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who sees short jaunts on the New Shepard suborbital vehicle as a stepping stone to greater ambitions, including the development of a full-fledged heavy rocket and lunar lander.
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Boeing Starliner launch today: How to watch live? Meet the two NASA astronauts onboard
Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to embark on a journey to the International Space Station aboard a new spacecraft. Boeing's Starliner is set to launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking its inaugural crewed test flight.
Today astronauts are from IAF, tomorrow research scientists too would don the role: ISRO chief
ISRO's S Somanath envisions a future where research scientists, physicists, and biology specialists from various fields will become astronauts, driving India's space exploration towards a planned moon landing by 2040.
India's four astronaut-designates for Gaganyaan mission undergoing tight training schedule
India's four astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan mission undergo a packed training schedule at ISRO's crew training facility. The training includes sessions on simulators, micro gravity familiarisation, survival, flying practice, and Yoga. Classroom and physical fitness training, as well as practical training on crew training simulators, are part of the program.
PM Modi announces names of four Gaganyaan astronauts
The last time an Indian astronaut travelled to space was aboard the erstwhile Soviet Union's Soyuz T-11 spacecraft four decades ago in 1984.
PM Modi likely to reveal names of pilots for Gaganyaan on Tuesday; inaugurate space projects worth Rs 1800 crore in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to inspect India’s first human spaceflight mission 'Gaganyaan'. He may reveal the names of four test pilots for the mission. PM Modi will also inaugurate three important space infrastructure projects worth about Rs 1,800 crore. The four pilots have undergone one-year training in Russia.
Gaganyaan mission: PM Modi reveals 4 astronaut-designates selected to go to space. Check names here
Gaganyaan Mission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed astronaut wings to four selected designates for India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan. The squad, consisting of P Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander S Shukla, is preparing for the mission.
ISRO completes final test for Gaganyaan rocket engine that can carry humans to space
India's ISRO has human-rated its CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan missions. The engine powers the cryogenic stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle. Ground qualification tests assessed thrust, mixture ratio, and propellant tank pressure. The engine for the first unmanned mission has been successfully tested.
Will have at least one unmanned mission to orbit this year ahead of Gaganyaan: Isro head Somanath
Somanath, speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of space-tech startup Pixxel’s new manufacturing facility, MegaPixxel, said Isro will have at least two test flights to demonstrate abort scenarios and a few helicopter drop tests which demonstrate the parachutes and failure modes.
View: Not humans, India should send less risky, cheaper AI-powered robots to space
Some may say we are decades behind in human space flight, but we had consciously chosen to be on an altogether different path — to take the road not taken. The competition was regarding how space tech can do more to solve India’s problems. Vikram Sarabhai articulated this: ‘We do not have the fantasy of competing with the economically advanced nations in the exploration of the moon or planets or manned space flight… but we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society.’
'This launch takes us one step closer.' PM Modi congratulates ISRO for Gaganyaan's success, Amit Shah calls it 'another remarkable space odyssey'
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the Gaganyaan's TV-D1 test flight. PM Narendra Modi & Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated ISRO on this achievement, expressing their delight and emphasising India's readiness to make significant strides in the space sector.
Gaganyaan mission triumph: ISRO's test vehicle success charts path to human space flight
ISRO, despite facing initial challenges, successfully launched a test vehicle for the Gaganyaan program, India's ambitious human space flight initiative.
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.
PM Narendra Modi reviews readiness of Gaganyaan Mission, affirms its launch in 2025
The first unmanned test of Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) for the Gaganyaan mission is scheduled for October 21 at 8 am from the first launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Tuesday.
ISRO begins unmanned flight tests for its human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that it will start unmanned flight tests for its upcoming space mission, Gaganyaan. The space agency shared pictures on X and stated that preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) are currently in progress.
ISRO, Navy conduct harbour recovery trials for Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission
Recovery trial operations of the Gaganyaan mission has entered into the second phase with the commencement of harbour trials at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. Indian Space Research Organisatio (ISRO) and Indian Navy jointly carried out the trials on July 20 with the ship identified for the recovery operations during the first Development Mission of the Test Vehicle.
Gaganyaan Human spaceflight mission: ISRO successfully tests service module propulsion system
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the propulsion system for its Gaganyaan Service Module at its Propulsion Complex in Tamil Nadu. The system comprised five liquid apogee motor (LAM) engines and 16 reaction control system (RCS) thrusters, designed to support three-member human spaceflight missions for up to a three-day duration. The tests, conducted for a duration of 250 seconds, saw the LAM engines firing in continuous mode and adhering to the test profile.
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