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Gaganyaan Mission
Context
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the Initial Phase of Training for the Gaganyatris (astronauts) in collaboration with NASA as part of the joint ISRO-NASA mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This marks a significant step toward India's maiden crewed space mission, the Gaganyaan mission.
About the Gaganyaan Mission
- The Gaganyaan mission, meaning 'celestial vehicle', will send astronauts into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) about 400 km above Earth. The mission will last three days, with the spacecraft returning safely to Earth and landing in the Indian Ocean.
- The primary goal is to demonstrate India’s ability to launch and bring back astronauts safely to Earth.
- Astronauts: The first batch of astronauts (referred to as Gaganyatris) are four Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots: Group Captains Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Subhanshu Shukla.
- Launch Vehicle: The mission will use the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), India’s heaviest and most powerful rocket, to carry the crew into space.
- Mission Phases: The mission will include four test flights, including two uncrewed flights and one with a humanoid robot to test systems before the final crewed flight.
- TV-D1 (October 2023): The first test successfully demonstrated the crew escape system in case of a malfunction.
- TV-D2 (2024): The second test will focus on testing orbital modules and re-entry technologies.
Significance of the Gaganyaan Mission
- Advancing Scientific and Technological Expertise: The mission will provide data on microgravity, radiation, and human physiology, advancing India’s knowledge in these areas, which can have broader scientific and health applications.
- Inspiring the Next Generation: It will inspire young Indians to pursue careers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), contributing to long-term educational growth and innovation.
- Global Space Cooperation and Prestige: The mission showcases India’s capability to participate in international space projects, including collaborations with the International Space Station (ISS), Artemis Program, and Lunar Gateway. It also raises India’s global prestige as a space-faring nation.
- Social and Economic Impact: The mission is expected to generate economic benefits through job creation and innovations in sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, disaster management, and environmental protection.
Fact Box:India’s Growing Space Power
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