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The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has developed SAKHI, a multi-purpose app to help astronauts on the Gaganyaan space flight mission.

What is SAKHI App?

•  The Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) will help astronauts on the Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission carry out a range of tasks such as looking up vital technical information or communicating with one another.
• The app will, among other things, monitor the health of the astronauts, help them stay connected with Earth and even alert them about their dietary schedules.