Summary ISRO has delayed the first uncrewed Gaganyaan test flight to late 2025 with Vyommitra aboard. The crewed mission is now expected in early 2027, making India the fourth nation to launch astronauts independently. Alongside Gaganyaan, ISRO is preparing for future lunar missions and its first space station module by 2028. Mission Name Gaganyaan Initiated […]
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ISRO Partners with NASA and Axiom Space to Send Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to ISS
Summary India is sending its first astronaut to the ISS through a partnership with NASA and Axiom Space. The selected astronaut, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, will join an international crew for experiments and outreach. This mission strengthens India’s space program and builds experience ahead of its own independent crewed flights. The Indian Space Research Organisation […]
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ISRO partners with NASA and Axiom Space to send Indian astronaut on Axiom Mission 4 to ISS
Summary ISRO is partnering with NASA and Axiom Space to send an Indian astronaut to the ISS in 2024. The astronaut will be selected from four Gaganyaan trainees who are Indian Air Force test pilots. This mission strengthens India’s human spaceflight efforts and boosts international cooperation. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has joined forces […]
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ISRO successfully tests air breathing propulsion technology using RH-560 sounding rocket
Summary ISRO tested a new air-breathing propulsion system on a heavy sounding rocket to improve launch efficiency. The technology uses atmospheric oxygen to reduce rocket weight during early flight stages. Data from this test will help ISRO refine future rocket designs for better performance and cost savings. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully conducted […]
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ESA, ISRO Proba-3 formation-flying Solar mission
Summary ESA and ISRO launched Proba-3 to create the first artificial eclipses in space. The mission will allow hours-long corona studies without relying on rare natural eclipses. Precision flying between two spacecraft could inspire future large-scale space telescopes. The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the Proba-3 mission on […]