GAGANYAAN MISSION
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.
ISRO seeks active role in global efforts to shield earth from asteroids
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized India's growing space exploration capabilities and readiness for asteroid research collaborations. With recent successful missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, India aims to contribute significantly to global efforts in planetary defense and scientific discovery.
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.
PM Modi to lead yoga day celebrations from Srinagar on June 21
The main International Day of Yoga celebrations will be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar on June 21 with PM Modi leading the event. The theme 'Yoga for Self and Society' highlights yoga's role in individual and societal wellbeing.
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.
Roscosmos chief reveals how Russia is assisting India in Gaganyaan mission
“Not only Indian cosmonauts are getting trained in Russia, experts from Moscow's space enterprise are helping develop manned spacecraft and engaging in wide-ranging dialogues to boost Delhi's adventure to the stars,” Yuri Borisov, director general of Roscosmos, told Russia Today television channel this week.
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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.
Gaganyaan Mission: How 4 Indian astronauts were trained in Russia
The four astronauts that will be a part of the Gaganyaan spacecraft, which is scheduled for launch in 2024–2025, were named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla are the four Indian Air Force pilots selected. The Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre in Russia served as the training ground for the four astronauts. (Image: X/ Narendra Modi)
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: Meet ISRO's 4 astronauts going to space
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the names of four astronauts (four Shakti) undergoing training for the country's maiden human space flight mission, Gaganyaan, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thumba, near the Kerala state capital.
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.
Meet Vyommitra: ISRO's woman robot astronaut set to soar before Gaganyaan mission
Woman Robot Astronaut 'Vyommitra' is set to embark on its space journey this year, preceding the anticipated 'Gaganyaan' mission by ISRO.
India's space regulator release plans for 30 launches over next 14 months
India's space regulator IN-SPACe revealed plans for about 30 space launches in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 and the next fiscal year. The launches include private startups Skyroot and Agnikul, contributing to the Integrated Launch Manifesto. Key missions involve Gaganyaan, SSLV, PSLV, GSLV, and launches by startups like Agnikul Cosmos and Digantara Research & Technology. The schedule indicates a significant surge in space activities, including tests and commercial missions.
ISRO to develop ECLSS for Gaganyaan mission after failing to get it from other countries: Somanath
The Gaganyaan project envisages a demonstration of Indian Space Research Organisation's human spaceflight capability by launching a human crew to an orbit of 400 km and bringing them safely back to earth by landing in Indian sea waters. It is expected to be launched in 2025.
ISRO to put first Indian astronaut on Moon by 2040
Currently, they are undergoing mission-specific training at Astronaut Training Facility (ATF) in Bengaluru, said ISRO chief S Somanath, who is also Secretary, Department of Space, and Chairman of, Space Commission.
Astronauts for Gaganyaan mission ready and waiting for flight to happen in 2025: ISRO chief
“For the first mission we have selected four of them, and it is our endeavour to send them at least by 2025 to space and bring them back safely. Bringing them back safely is a very important element of this mission,” Somanath said while addressing graduating students at the 11th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU).
Mission Gaganyaan: ISRO to conduct TV-D1 test flight on Oct 21
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has scheduled the first unmanned test of Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) for the Gaganyaan Mission on October 21. The test will involve launching the module into outer space, bringing it back to Earth, and recovering it after touchdown in the Bay of Bengal.
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