The Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” – Department of Space 22/12/2019 – Posted in: Press Information Bureau – Tags: Indian Air Force
First Manned Mission
Department of Space
WHAT
The Human Space Mission: Gaganyaan (sky vehicle) is targeted for December 2021. The Indian Air Force has shortlisted 12 potential astronauts for India’s first manned space mission, the Gaganyaan project.
GAGANYAAN MISSION
The Gaganyaan Programme has been approved by the Government. The design and configuration of major subsystem are finalized. The crew selection and training process for Gaganyaan mission is progressing well including the training in Russia under Gaganyaan Mission.
GSLV Mk III launcher is identified for Gaganyaan mission. ISRO has taken steps for human rating of existing systems to ensure crew safety.
AIM
The project aims at sending the astronautsto a lower orbit of the earth and the spacecraft will have a capsule with adequate supply of oxygen and other essential material and facilities for the Gagan Yatris.
Source: PIB
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