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

ISRO Unveils 2025 Space Missions Roadmap (Image: ISRO)

India's space ambitions are set to soar in 2025, with a busy calendar of missions lined up. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a review of ISRO’s ambitious missions alongside senior officials, including outgoing Chairman Dr. S. Somnath and his successor Dr. V. Narayanan on 9 January 2025,.

Major Missions in the Pipeline
ISRO’s 2025 plans include several significant launches. A key milestone is Gaganyaan’s uncrewed orbital mission, essential for India’s human spaceflight programme. This test aims to validate systems ensuring crew safety and recovery.

In January, the GSLV-F15 mission will carry the NVS-02 satellite, enhancing the NavIC navigation system with indigenous atomic clocks. February will see the GSLV-F16 mission launching NISAR, a collaboration with NASA. This advanced Earth observation satellite will help monitor agriculture, climate, and natural disasters.

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March is set for the commercial LVM3-M5 mission, deploying BlueBird Block-2 satellites under a U.S. contract. This reflects ISRO’s growing role in global satellite launches.

Leadership and Vision
Outgoing ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somnath shared optimism about the upcoming missions. His successor, Dr. V. Narayanan, outlined strategies for expanding ISRO’s international collaboration. Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh praised ISRO’s innovation and stressed the role of public-private partnerships in advancing India’s space sector.

These missions mark a significant step in India’s space journey. As ISRO moves forward, the success of these launches will enhance technological capabilities and strengthen India’s global space reputation. 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Indian science and innovation.