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The Gaganyaan mission marks India’s first attempt to transport human astronauts into a low-Earth orbit around 400 km altitude using the human-rated LVM3 (HLVM3) launch vehicle.Its central philosophy prioritises crew safety over mission success, ensuring protection at every phase—launch pad, ascent, orbit, and re-entry. To guarantee this, the Crew Escape System (CES) forms the most vital safety
Discussions between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are actively progressing across multiple areas to deepen collaboration in human space exploration. The ongoing talks were highlighted by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher during the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, reflecting a significant step toward joint space
India’s human spaceflight program is advancing rapidly with ISRO integrating Vyommitra, an AI-powered half-humanoid robot, into the Gaganyaan crew capsule for the first uncrewed mission, Gaganyaan G1, slated for December 2025.Vyommitra, a name derived from Sanskrit meaning "Space Friend," will act as a human simulant and flight analyst on this test mission, simulating key astronaut functions to
Indian Air Force Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of the four astronauts shortlisted for the Gaganyaan programme, has confirmed that training for the mission is progressing with "full energy." Speaking to reporters, he expressed gratitude to the Indian government, ISRO, and the Air Force for selecting and preparing the astronaut crew.The four-member team—Group Captains Prashanth
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that Vyommitra, an AI-enabled half-humanoid female robot, will play a critical role in the upcoming uncrewed Gaganyaan mission scheduled for December-end 2025.Vyommitra has been designed to simulate human presence in space and will be deployed to assess and relay onboard conditions such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and carbon
India and the United States have ushered in a new era of space partnership, marked by both scientific milestones and strategic implications, as highlighted at the event “India–USA Space Collaboration: The Frontiers of a Futuristic Partnership,” held at India House, Washington DC.The gathering showcased decades of joint work that have now evolved from data-sharing and satellite cooperation to
India and the United States have ushered in a new era of space partnership, marked by both scientific milestones and strategic implications, as highlighted at the event “India–USA Space Collaboration: The Frontiers of a Futuristic Partnership,” held at India House, Washington DC.The gathering showcased decades of joint work that have now evolved from data-sharing and satellite cooperation to
ISRO is making significant strides in its lunar exploration with Chandrayaan-4
and Chandrayaan-5 missions actively under development, aiming to push India’s
space capabilities into new frontiers by 2027 and beyond.
Chandrayaan-4 is India’s first lunar sample-return mission, targeting the Shiv
Shakti landing site near the Moon’s south pole.
Chandrayaan-4: Lunar Sample Return
India’s space economy is projected to reach $44 billion by 2033, representing a significant fivefold growth from its current valuation of around $8.4 billion.This ambitious target is part of India’s broader aspiration to capture 8% of the global space economy, which is expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.This transformation is underpinned by a shift from a primarily government-led sector to a
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a significant step forward in its preparation for the landmark Gaganyaan human spaceflight program with the launch of the Gaganyaan Analog Experiments, or "Gyanex" experiment series, designed to simulate life in space under controlled ground-based conditions.Conducted in Bangalore, Gyanex aims to recreate mission-like scenarios that