What is ISRO working on to get for the Gaganyaan mission
Hundreds of tests planned, working to get crew module from outside India: ISRO’s Somanath on Gaganyaan
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is currently working on various aspects of the Gaganyaan mission, India's first manned space mission. Here are the key points regarding their progress:
- Testing: ISRO is planning to conduct hundreds of tests related to various systems and components of the Gaganyaan mission. These tests include crew escape systems, environmental control and life support systems, crew module, and re-entry systems.
- International Collaboration: To ensure the success of the mission, ISRO is working towards sourcing the crew module from outside India. This collaboration will help in acquiring advanced technologies and expertise from other space agencies.
- Human Space Flight Center: A Human Space Flight Center has been established by ISRO in Bengaluru, dedicated to the development of necessary technologies and infrastructure for the mission.
- Astronaut Training: ISRO is collaborating with various national and international institutions to train astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission. This includes rigorous training in simulated environments and zero-gravity conditions.
- Indigenous Development: While seeking international collaborations, ISRO is also focusing on indigenous development of critical technologies necessary for the mission, such as the crew module, life support systems, and other hardware.
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