ISRO Chief Announces 90% Completion of Gaganyaan Development; Crewed Mission Slated for 2027
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced that 90% of the development work for the Gaganyaan mission is complete. The project aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability by launching a three-member crew to a 400 km orbit for a three-day mission. Before the crewed mission in 2027, ISRO plans to conduct three uncrewed missions, including one featuring the humanoid 'Vyomitra' by the end of 2025. Additionally, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, launched in July 2025, is reported to be healthy and will soon become fully operational for Earth observation.
Key Points
- The Gaganyaan mission targets a 400 km orbit for a three-day duration with a three-member crew.
- Three uncrewed missions will precede the crewed launch, with the first featuring the humanoid Vyomitra by late 2025.
- The final crewed mission is now scheduled for 2027 following successful uncrewed trials.
- NISAR, a joint NASA-ISRO satellite, uses dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) for advanced Earth observation.
Exam Facts
- Gaganyaan target orbit altitude: 400 km.
- The crewed mission will consist of 3 members for a 3-day duration.
- NISAR satellite launch date: July 30, 2025.
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