GAGANYAAN PROGRAMME
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.
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.
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.
Space will cast its influence on air, maritime and land domains: Chief of defence staff
General Anil Chauhan discusses space as a warfare domain with influence on air, maritime, and land. He highlights India's 'Gaganyaan' program and the global perspective on space at the Indian Defence Space Symposium.
Congress’ ‘Rahulyaan’ neither launched, nor getting anywhere: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not launching the Gaganyaan manned space mission in the next five years, despite the BJP's promise. Singh stated that the Congress leader's 'Rahulyaan' has not been launched or landing anywhere in the last 20 years. He also criticized Gandhi's migration to Kerala from Uttar Pradesh after losing his seat in 2019.
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.
Gaganyaan, globally get set...
In late-2025, three of four IAF pilots, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla, will be launched into LEO aboard an LVM3 rocket. India's first crewed orbital spaceflight will make India the fourth nation after Russia, the US, and China. Isro has established a ground station for Gaganyaan's flight. Multiple unmanned Gaganyaan missions are scheduled.
Gaganyaan mainly 'made in India' project: PM Modi
Modi also emphasised that any space mission in India is not possible without the stellar contribution of women scientists. The prime minister bestowed the "astronaut wings" on the four pilots - Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.
PM Modi inaugurates space infrastructure projects of ISRO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three major space infrastructure projects of ISRO during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba. He also reviewed ISRO's Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. Accompanied by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, Modi toured an exhibition showcasing various ISRO projects.
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.
Chandrayaan-3 just a start, India promises to put man on the moon by 2040: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, successfully achieving its lunar landing goals, marks a significant leap in space exploration. This success propels India towards its ambitious aim of a manned moon landing by 2040, showcasing the nation's growing prowess in space exploration.
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.
Six PSLVs, three GSLVs and Gaganyaan programme part of ISRO's roadmap for 2024
In addition, multiple sub-orbital missions using a test vehicle have also been planned to validate the Gaganyaan Crew Escape System under various abort conditions. One mission of SSLV, which is the third developmental flight that will also launch a technology demonstration satellite, has also been planned.
Well begun is half done: Space Minister Jitendra Singh on Gaganyaan test flight
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the test flight's success. The test validated the crew escape system's capability to move astronauts to safety in case of adverse conditions after launch. Singh also revealed India's ambitions to establish an Indian Space Station by 2035 and send the first Indian to the moon by 2040.
India a step closer to realising first human space flight programme: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of a test vehicle for the Gaganyaan mission, stating that it brings India closer to its first human space flight program. The Test Flight Abort Mission was executed after the initial launch was aborted due to an engine ignition problem. The parachutes were successfully deployed, and the Crew Escape System performed as intended. This test is the first of four planned to ensure the success of India's first manned mission in 2025.
Gaganyaan TV-D1 mission successful: ISRO Chief S Somanath
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the 'TV-D1' test vehicle mission as part of the Gaganyaan program. The purpose of the mission was to demonstrate the crew escape system, which performed well. The test vehicle simulated the abort condition during the ascent trajectory and successfully showcased the functionality of the Crew Escape System. This mission is a significant milestone in India's efforts to send humans into space and the country's ambitious goals include setting up an Indian Space Station by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040.
Launch of test vehicle mission for Gaganyaan in a month or two, says key ISRO official
India's Gaganyaan mission, the country's first human spaceflight venture, is set to launch its first test vehicle mission in the next month or two. This mission will validate the crew escape system, marking the first of four abort missions for the Gaganyaan program. The success of this test vehicle mission and subsequent uncrewed missions will determine the timeline for the crewed mission.
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