Gaganyaan

Shukla, who became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), said the formal training for the Gaganyaan mission would begin soon.

Gaganyaan mission on track for 2027 launch, crewed lunar mission by 2040: ISRO chief V Narayanan

The ISRO chief said a slew of ambitious space projects and sector reforms are currently underway, including a national space station by 2035 and three uncrewed 'Gaganyaan' missions by 2026.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 crew return to Earth after 18 days | See photos

Following an 18-day mission aboard the ISS on the Axiom-4 mission, Shukla safely splashed down off the California coast along with mission commander Peggy Whitson, European Space Agency astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu.

Shubhanshu Shukla returns after record-setting space mission: What is next for ISRO astronaut?

Shukla and his fellow crew members were taken straight away to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. There, he will stay at least 10 days under quarantine.

ISRO successfully conducts key hot-fire tests for Gaganyaan propulsion system

ISRO has completed two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri.

From Gaganyaan to Artemis: Top 10 Upcoming Space Missions to Watch Out For

From Moon landings to deep space exploration, these ten upcoming space missions hold the promise of thrilling discoveries, major innovations, and bold steps in humanity’s quest beyond Earth.

Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla to become second Indian in space with ISS flight this May

Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will be the second Indian in space, traveling to the ISS in May on Axiom Mission 4, a private spaceflight mission sponsored by Axiom Space.

SpaDeX undocking success! ISRO takes a big leap toward Chandrayaan-4 and beyond

ISRO's SpaDeX mission has successfully completed its space undocking phase, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey and paving the way for future projects like Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan-4.

India to conduct two crewed space flights under Gaganyaan by 2028: Govt

According to the enhanced scope, the Gaganyaan programme will have eight missions — two crewed and six uncrewed — Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

Cabinet nod for 3rd launch pad at Sriharikota as India eyes landing astronaut on Moon

To be constructed at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at a cost of Rs 3,985 crore, the new launch pad will be capable of putting 30,000 tonne spacecraft in low earth orbit.

ISRO unveils 2025 space missions: From Gaganyaan uncrewed orbital test to NISAR launch among ambitious projects

India's space ambitions are set to soar in 2025 with a busy calendar of missions, including Gaganyaan's uncrewed orbital mission, NVS-02 satellite launch, and NISAR satellite collaboration with NASA.

ISRO begins assembly of Human Rated LVM3 for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight

According to a statement by ISRO, the human-rating of LVM3 has been completed and all systems have been tested for enhanced reliability.

Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Gaganyaan expansion get Union Cabinet nod

The Chandrayaan-4 mission, which follows the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, has been cleared at a total cost of Rs 2,104.06 crore.

ISRO to conduct crucial parachute system test for Gaganyaan mission

ISRO prepares for a parachute system test under the Gaganyaan mission, evaluating the crew module's performance before manned spaceflight.

Actor Lena, married to Gaganyaan astronaut, says she knows ‘nothing about the mission’

In an exclusive interview with News18, actor Lena has now opened up about how she met and married Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of the astronauts of the Gaganyaan mission.

Gaganyaan mission: How 4 ISRO astronauts trained in Russia. Watch

The astronauts were coached at Russia's Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center where Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to go into space in 1984 -- was also trained.

Gaganyaan: India’s First-ever human space flight mission | PM Modi reveals astronauts for Gaganyaan

Gaganyaan: India’s first-ever human space flight mission. PM Narendra Modi announced the names of the four astronauts who are undergoing training for the country's maiden human space flight mission. The four astronauts are; Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Prathap, Ajit Krishnan, and Shubhanshu Shukla. PM Modi expressed pride and happiness in the fact that a majority of components used in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission are manufactured in India. "I'm proud and happy that most components used in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission are made in India," he said. To know more about India’s first-ever human space flight mission watch this video.

Gaganyaan astronauts: Meet the four IAF pilots selected for India's maiden spaceflight mission

Gaganyaan mission: The four IAF pilots, who earned their astronaut wings on Tuesday, were introduced as Group Captains Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.

PM Modi bestows astronaut wings to India’s ‘Gaganauts’

PM Modi announced the names of the four IAF pilots chosen for India's first-ever human space flight mission, Gaganyaan. He also bestowed 'astronaut wings' on the four 'Gaganauts'.

PM Modi inaugurates space infra projects of ISRO, reveals names of Gaganyaan mission astronauts

The projects inaugurated by Modi include a trisonic wind tunnel at VSSC, a semi-cryogenic Integrated engine and stage test facility at ISRO's propulsion complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, and the PSLV integration facility at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota.

Gaganyaan Mission: PM Modi names 4 astronauts for India's first manned mission after 40 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a comprehensive review of the progress achieved in the Gaganyaan Mission on February 27. During the review, he conferred astronaut wings upon the designated astronauts, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration efforts.

Live: PM Modi visits Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Kerala

Prime Minister Modi to visit Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. During his visit, he will review the progress of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and dedicate three facilities of ISRO to the nation. He is also expected to reveal the names of the astronauts of the Gaganyaan programme.

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Won't be a low-cost exercise: ISRO chief on sending astronaut on moon by 2040

Speaking of the moon mission, he said that ISRO must have continuous access to the moon and that this mission would not just happen by an accident but would require a continuous exercise of missions to the moon and then expanding knowledge on the moon in a substantial manner.

Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos to launch 7 times in 2024-25: IN-SPACe manifesto

The launches by Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos of their launch vehicles Vikram-1 and Agnibaan, respectively, will also signify the startups' first respective commercial missions.