Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has resumed its work on Gaganyaan – India’s human space flight programme. ISRO chairman Dr K Sivan indicated that the Indian human space flight is set for August 2022, although some small shift may take place owing to disruptions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a three-member crew to space for a period of five-seven days by 2022 when India completes 75 years of its Independence. India has chosen four members of the Indian Air Force for the mission and their training is in progress.
The Hindustan Aeronautical Limited and DRDO are helping the mission by providing technological support. The DRDO will provide human system support like space-grade food, crew healthcare and other systems.
The international space agencies are also assisting in the Gaganyaan preparations. While Russia is training the Indian astronaut-elects besides providing space suits, France is providing space medical technology and NASA too is involved in the mission.
The Gaganyaan is set to take off on a GSLV Mk III in August 2022.
India has signed 250 documents in the field of Space cooperation with 59 countries to advance India’s capabilities and also to help other space-aspiring nations to benefit from space, said ISRO Chairman Dr K. Sivan.
Source:IndiaToday
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