THE GAGANYAAN: ISRO'S MAIDEN SPACE MAN MISSION
The Gaganyaan: ISRO's maiden space man mission The Gaganyaan mission is an ambitious space man mission by the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO), aimed at sending Indian astronauts(Vyomanauts) into space. The Gaganyaan mission was officially announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of Independence day on August 15, 2018. The mission expected for a launch date by the end of 2024 or in 2025, after following several uncrewed test flights. The crewed mission is expected to last for about 5-7 days in low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 300-400 kilometers. Mission objectives: The primary goal of the Gaganyaan mission is to demonstrate India's capability to send humans to space and bring them back safely. This ISRO mission represents a significant step in India's space exploration efforts, making it one of the few countries with independent human spaceflight capabilities. Mission components Launch Vehicle: The Gaganyaan mission will use t...