PARLIAMENT QUESTION: HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT MISSION
The article provides an update on India's human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan, detailing the progress of astronaut training (generic in Russia, mission-specific in Bengaluru), test missions (TV-D1 accomplished, TV-D2 in progress), and the development of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3). It targets the first crewed mission for 2027. Additionally, it outlines plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) to be operational by 2035, with the first module (BAS-01) approved and under development. The indigenous development of critical technologies like flight suits, viewports, crew seats, and docking technology is also highlighted.
The article provides an update on India's human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan, detailing the progress of astronaut training (generic in Russia, mission-specific in Bengaluru), test missions (TV-D1 accomplished, TV-D2 in progress), and the development of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3). It targets the first crewed mission for 2027. Additionally, it outlines plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) to be operational by 2035, with the first module (BAS-01) approved and under development. The indigenous development of critical technologies like flight suits, viewports, crew seats, and docking technology is also highlighted.
Exam linkage
GS Paper 3: Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology; Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
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