Working towards first uncrewed mission for Gaganyaan programme: ISRO Chairman
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Space technology (ISRO, missions)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced the timeline for the first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan program, scheduled for 2027.
Background
The Gaganyaan program will involve three uncrewed missions preceding the crewed flight. ISRO is currently investigating an anomaly on the PSLV-C62/EOS N1 mission following its lift-off on January 12th.
Facts for Prelims
- FactFirst uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan planned for 2027
- S&TPSLV-C62/EOS N1: Mission experiencing an anomaly after lift-off on January 12th
- PostV. Narayanan: Chairman of ISRO
For Mains
Q. Discuss the technological and safety challenges involved in India's Gaganyaan mission and its significance for India's position in the global space economy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Safety protocols: Necessity of iterative uncrewed test flights to mitigate risks in human spaceflight
- Technological sovereignty: Reducing reliance on foreign launch vehicles for crewed missions
- Strategic autonomy: Enhancing India's capabilities in deep-space exploration and orbital logistics
Keywords: Human Spaceflight · Space Exploration · Technological Sovereignty · Risk Mitigation · Aerospace Engineering
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