First test flight of Gaganyaan in December this year, says ISRO

ISRO updates on Gaganyaan mission and other key achievements

• Gaganyaan Mission:
  • India’s maiden manned space mission, Gaganyaan, is expected to conduct its first test flight in December 2025.
  • Vyommitra, a half-humanoid robot, will be onboard for experiments.
  • Test progress: 80% of tests (~7,700) completed; remaining ~2,300 tests to be finished by March 2026.
• Other ISRO Achievements (2025):
  • 196 milestones achieved including GLEX-2025 and a high-thrust electric propulsion system.
  • Launch of 6,500 kg USA communication satellite planned from Indian launchpad.
  • Aditya L1 mission: 13 terabits of solar data provided to the scientific community.
• International Cooperation – Axiom-4 Mission:
  • ISRO played a critical role in ensuring safe launch.
  • Corrected LOX leakage in Falcon-9 rocket’s first stage, preventing potential mission failure.
• Significance:
  • Demonstrates India’s progress in human spaceflight and international collaboration.
  • Highlights ISRO’s technological expertise and mission-critical problem solving.
  • Strengthens India’s position in space exploration and scientific contribution.
    
    Updated - August 21, 2025 7:45 PM | News On Air