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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has outlined a series of ambitious missions in a Parliamentary Standing Committee report on budget allocations for the Department of Space.Among the most significant is the Chandrayaan 4 mission, a lunar sample return effort scheduled for October 2027.This will be followed by Chandrayaan 5, also known as LUPEX, a collaborative mission with the Japan
India’s space ambitions took a significant step forward at the Russian Space Forum, part of the inaugural Russian Space Week commemorating the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight in 1961.Speaking at the event, Asir Packiaraj, Director of the ISRO Propulsion Complex, emphasised India’s interest in collaborating with Russia on the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).He highlighted the
India is taking another decisive step in its human spaceflight ambitions by strengthening communication infrastructure for the Gaganyaan mission.The Indian Space Research Organisation is developing a secure, high‑speed fibre communication link with Europe to ensure real‑time data transfer and enhance astronaut safety during future missions.This initiative is part of India’s broader vision of
The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully concluded the second Integrated Air Drop Test, known as IADT-02, as part of the ongoing preparations for the Gaganyaan mission.This critical exercise was carried out on 10 April at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located in Sriharikota.The primary objective of this specific system is to guarantee the secure recovery of the crew module.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to execute three distinct uncrewed missions as a rigorous precursor to Gaganyaan, India’s landmark maiden human spaceflight.This strategic roadmap was detailed by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan during the inaugural session of the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations held in Bangalore.He confirmed that the agency is currently
The upcoming Artemis-II mission by NASA represents a significant milestone that could provide a substantial boost to the Indian space sector.By the success of this mission, India stands to gain the momentum and technical insights necessary to develop advanced systems tailored for future lunar programmes.Although India is not a direct participant in this specific flight to the Moon, its strategic
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to announce the launch date for the first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan programme, with ISRO Chairperson Dr V Narayanan confirming that the timeframe will be revealed shortly.The mission, designated HLVM-3 G1/OM1, was initially scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 but has faced delays. The Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark‑3, stationed at
The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to announce the launch date for the first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan programme, with ISRO Chairperson Dr V Narayanan confirming that the timeframe will be revealed shortly.The mission, designated HLVM-3 G1/OM1, was initially scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 but has faced delays. The Human-Rated Launch Vehicle Mark‑3, stationed at
The Indian Space Research Organisation has embarked on a pioneering collaboration with Protoplanet to launch Mission Mitra, a high-altitude simulation project situated in the rugged terrains of Ladakh. This initiative is designed to replicate the extreme conditions of near-space environments, providing a rigorous training ground for India’s burgeoning corps of astronauts.By utilising the
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially moved the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) from a conceptual phase to industrial reality.The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to Indian industry for the structural realization of the station’s first orbital module, marking a significant shift toward self-reliance in critical space