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ISRO Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module in Key Rocket-Sled Trial
ISRO has successfully tested drogue parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at its Chandigarh facility. The rocket-sled trials simulated high-speed re-entry conditions, ensuring parachutes deploy and stabilize the capsule. This achievement marks a critical milestone as India prepares for its first crewed space mission, aiming to join the US, Russi...
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"The Impossible Is Possible": Axiom Space CEO On Building India's Space Future
The International Space Station, a multi-billion-dollar floating space laboratory visited by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is slated for retirement by 2030, and Axiom Space is already building its replacement.
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Living India's Space Dream: How Shubhanshu Shukla's Journey Came Full Circle
IAF's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla grew as a "shy and reserved" person, hearing stories of the 1984 spaceflight of Rakesh Sharma in his childhood days.
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ISRO Tests Threads That Would Help Bring Astronauts Home From Space
The lives of Indian astronauts will literally hang by thread when they return to Earth -indigenously made parachutes will help slow down the craft before its splashdown in the sea.
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Freedom From Gravity: How Private Companies Are Reshaping Access To Space
As India prepares for its first independent human space mission under the Gaganyaan program, the global landscape is witnessing a renaissance in space travel.
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ISRO's Ambitious 'Gaganyaan' Mission With Indian Crew To Lift Off In 2027
India's first human spaceflight from Sriharikota will lift off in 2027. There have been repeated pushbacks on the human space flight, but the technology is complex, and India is mastering it on its own. No country shares this critical technology.
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NASA Training Over, India's Astronaut-Designates Await ISS Flight Green Light
Eight months of training for India's 'gaganyatri', or astronauts, who may travel to the International Space Station, or ISS, as early as end-May, has come to end. The crew is now preparing for the flight on the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket and SpaceX Crew.
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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India To Conduct 2 Crewed Space Flights Under Gaganyaan By 2028: Government
India has broadened the scope of the Gaganyaan mission and plans to carry out two crewed space flights by 2028, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
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India’s Gaganyaan Project: Uncrewed Crew Module Sent for Space Exploration
India's space exploration journey took a significant step forward with the launch of the uncrewed Crew Module for the Gaganyaan mission. On 21 January 2025, the module, equipped with an advanced liquid propulsion system, was dispatched to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre for further assembly. This critical development is part of India’s broader amb...
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ISRO Dispatches Crew Module For First Uncrewed Mission Of Gaganyaan
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO has dispatched the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan (G1) after successfully completing the integration of the liquid propulsion system, the space agency said on Wednesday.
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ISRO Begins Assembly of Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 for Gaganyaan Mission
On December 18, 2024, ISRO began assembling the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan-G1 uncrewed mission, a significant milestone in India's human spaceflight programme. The HLVM3, designed for human spaceflight, will carry the Crew Module with upgraded safety features. This mission builds on past successes, such as the LVM3-...
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ISRO And Australian Space Agency Sign Implementation Agreement for Gaganyaan Crew Recovery
ISRO has formalised an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module recovery for India's Gaganyaan mission. Signed on November 20, 2024, the agreement enables both space agencies to collaborate on ensuring support during the contingency phase of the mission, specifically focusin...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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Gaganyaan Scheduled for 2026, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch by 2028: ISRO
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has revealed exciting new timelines for India's space missions. The Gaganyaan mission, set to be India's first manned space flight, is now scheduled for a 2026 launch. Furthermore, the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at returning lunar samples, is expected to lift off by 2028. With a focus on self-reliance and privat...
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ISRO Tests Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module in Key Rocket-Sled Trial
ISRO has successfully tested drogue parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at its Chandigarh facility. The rocket-sled trials simulated high-speed re-entry conditions, ensuring parachutes deploy and stabilize the capsule. This achievement marks a critical milestone as India prepares for its first crewed space mission, aiming to join the US, Russi...
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"The Impossible Is Possible": Axiom Space CEO On Building India's Space Future
The International Space Station, a multi-billion-dollar floating space laboratory visited by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is slated for retirement by 2030, and Axiom Space is already building its replacement.
-
Living India's Space Dream: How Shubhanshu Shukla's Journey Came Full Circle
IAF's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla grew as a "shy and reserved" person, hearing stories of the 1984 spaceflight of Rakesh Sharma in his childhood days.
-
ISRO Tests Threads That Would Help Bring Astronauts Home From Space
The lives of Indian astronauts will literally hang by thread when they return to Earth -indigenously made parachutes will help slow down the craft before its splashdown in the sea.
-
Freedom From Gravity: How Private Companies Are Reshaping Access To Space
As India prepares for its first independent human space mission under the Gaganyaan program, the global landscape is witnessing a renaissance in space travel.
-
ISRO's Ambitious 'Gaganyaan' Mission With Indian Crew To Lift Off In 2027
India's first human spaceflight from Sriharikota will lift off in 2027. There have been repeated pushbacks on the human space flight, but the technology is complex, and India is mastering it on its own. No country shares this critical technology.
-
NASA Training Over, India's Astronaut-Designates Await ISS Flight Green Light
Eight months of training for India's 'gaganyatri', or astronauts, who may travel to the International Space Station, or ISS, as early as end-May, has come to end. The crew is now preparing for the flight on the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket and SpaceX Crew.
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ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla Set to Make History with Space Station Mission in May
Shubhanshu Shublha, the first Indian to join a crewed expedition to a space station, is preparing to launch into space in May. The journey fits into India's wider goal of maintaining a continuous human presence in space.
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India To Conduct 2 Crewed Space Flights Under Gaganyaan By 2028: Government
India has broadened the scope of the Gaganyaan mission and plans to carry out two crewed space flights by 2028, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
-
India’s Gaganyaan Project: Uncrewed Crew Module Sent for Space Exploration
India's space exploration journey took a significant step forward with the launch of the uncrewed Crew Module for the Gaganyaan mission. On 21 January 2025, the module, equipped with an advanced liquid propulsion system, was dispatched to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre for further assembly. This critical development is part of India’s broader amb...
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ISRO Dispatches Crew Module For First Uncrewed Mission Of Gaganyaan
Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO has dispatched the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan (G1) after successfully completing the integration of the liquid propulsion system, the space agency said on Wednesday.
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ISRO Begins Assembly of Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 for Gaganyaan Mission
On December 18, 2024, ISRO began assembling the Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) for the Gaganyaan-G1 uncrewed mission, a significant milestone in India's human spaceflight programme. The HLVM3, designed for human spaceflight, will carry the Crew Module with upgraded safety features. This mission builds on past successes, such as the LVM3-...
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ISRO And Australian Space Agency Sign Implementation Agreement for Gaganyaan Crew Recovery
ISRO has formalised an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module recovery for India's Gaganyaan mission. Signed on November 20, 2024, the agreement enables both space agencies to collaborate on ensuring support during the contingency phase of the mission, specifically focusin...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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Gaganyaan Scheduled for 2026, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch by 2028: ISRO
ISRO Chairman S Somanath has revealed exciting new timelines for India's space missions. The Gaganyaan mission, set to be India's first manned space flight, is now scheduled for a 2026 launch. Furthermore, the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at returning lunar samples, is expected to lift off by 2028. With a focus on self-reliance and privat...
