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In a monumental announcement today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the names of the pioneering astronauts selected for India’s historic Gaganyaan mission, marking the country’s first foray into human spaceflight.
The distinguished quartet comprises Group Captain Prashanth Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, all of whom hail from the Indian Air Force. The four aviators underwent rigorous training at Russia’s Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
During his visit to Kerala, PM Modi took the opportunity to review the progress of the Gaganyaan mission at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. He bestowed the coveted ‘astronaut wings’ upon the chosen spacefarers, emphasizing the significance of India’s advancements in space exploration. PM Modi said “India’s success in the space sector is sowing the seeds of scientific temperament in the country’s young generation.”
Gaganyaan Mission
The Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for launch in 2024-25, aims to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capabilities by sending a crew of three members into orbit at an altitude of 400 km for a three-day mission. The mission will culminate with a safe return to Earth, with the spacecraft landing in the Indian sea waters.
गगनयान मिशन के लिए भारत के 4 अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों का हुआ खुलासा, PM Modi ने अंतरिक्ष यात्रियों को विंग्स देकर हौसला अफजाई की…#Gaganyaan #GaganyaanMission @isro @ISROSpaceflight @narendramodi #PMModi #ISRO pic.twitter.com/WEP6tfzRhB
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Gearing Up for the Future
PM Modi expressed his confidence in India’s space sector, asserting that the nation’s success in space endeavors is fostering a scientific temperament among the youth. He highlighted the parallel growth of India’s economy and its space program, envisioning a promising future for the country.
Towards New Horizons
In addition to the Gaganyaan mission, India has set ambitious targets in space exploration. Plans include the establishment of the ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station’ by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040. These aspirations come on the heels of recent milestones such as the successful Chandrayaan-3 soft landing on the Moon’s South Pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, India’s maiden solar mission in 2023.
Safety of Astronauts a priority
Ensuring the safety of the Gaganyaan crew remains a top priority. The mission necessitates the development of critical technologies, including a human-rated launch vehicle, life support systems, crew emergency escape provisions, and comprehensive crew management protocols.
Precursor Missions
Prior to the human spaceflight mission, ISRO has planned several precursor missions to demonstrate the readiness of the technologies involved. These include Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT), Pad Abort Test (PAT), and Test Vehicle (TV) flights, aimed at proving the safety and reliability of systems in unmanned missions.
India, with its eyes on the stars, continues to make significant strides in the global space arena, paving the way for a future marked by space exploration milestones and scientific achievements.
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