Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts into space

byBALWINDER JASSAL -



India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), recently conducted a successful test flight as part of its Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts into space in 2025. Here are the key points from the news:


1.    Test Flight: ISRO carried out a test flight of the Gaganyaan spacecraft from Sriharikota. This test was conducted to determine whether the crew could safely escape the rocket in case of a malfunction.
2.    Success: The test flight, named "Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1)," was successful, and ISRO Chairman S. Somanath announced its accomplishment. This success is a crucial step towards sending astronauts into space.
3.    Crew Escape System: The test focused on the "crew escape system (CES)," which is a critical component. In the event of a rocket malfunction, this system is designed to move the crew away from the exploding rocket to ensure their safety.
4.    Future Missions: ISRO plans to conduct additional unmanned missions, including sending a robot into space. These missions will help prepare for the manned mission, which is likely to take place in 2025.
5.    Gaganyaan Project: The Gaganyaan project, with a budget of 90 billion rupees (approximately $1 billion), aims to send astronauts into low-Earth orbit, where they will spend three days. If successful, India will become the fourth country to send humans into space, after the Soviet Union, the US, and China.
6.    Safety Measures: The successful test included deploying parachutes to ensure a safe descent and landing in the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Navy was prepared to recover the module from the sea.
7.    Humanoid Robot: ISRO plans to send a humanoid robot, called Vyommitra, in an unmanned spacecraft next year. This robot will collect data and assist in preparing for the final Gaganyaan mission.
8.    Indian Space Achievements: This test flight generated significant interest in India, following the country's recent achievements in space exploration, including a historic landing near the Moon's south pole and the launch of the Aditya-L1 mission to observe the Sun.
9.    Future Plans: India has ambitious plans for space exploration, including setting up a space station by 2035 and sending an astronaut to the Moon by 2040.
ISRO's successful test flight is a significant milestone in India's space program, bringing it one step closer to realizing its goal of sending astronauts into space.


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