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Gaganyaan Mission Nears Completion, Crewed Launch Set for 2027: ISRO Updates
The Gaganyaan mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation is nearing completion, aiming for a crewed launch in 2027, marking a significant milestone in Indias human spaceflight endeavors.
- As of August 24, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the first integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan program, demonstrating progress in technology development.
- ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that nearly 90 percent of the development work for the Gaganyaan mission, Indias first human spaceflight initiative, has already been completed.
- The upcoming Gaganyaan mission is set to include an uncrewed spacecraft test, vital for achieving human-rating certification before the planned crewed launch in 2027.
Why It Matters
The successful execution of the Gaganyaan mission will not only enhance Indias reputation in space exploration but also pave the way for future human spaceflights, contributing to global advancements in science and technology.