| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 (Expected defining moment for global space exploration) |
| Indian Mission | Gaganyaan - India's first human spaceflight program |
| Uncrewed Test Mission | G1 tentatively planned for March 2026 |
| Launch Vehicle | LVM3 (Gaganyaan-Mk3) - Human-rated for astronaut safety |
| Humanoid Robot | Vyommitra - Simulates astronaut behaviour and responses in space |
| Mission Objectives | Test life-support systems, crew module safety, communication systems, re-entry, and sea recovery mechanisms |
| US Mission | Artemis-II - NASA's first human mission beyond low-Earth orbit since 1972 |
| Launch Date (Artemis-II) | No earlier than February 5, 2026 |
| Spacecraft | Orion powered by Space Launch System (SLS) rocket |
| Crew | Four astronauts |
| Mission Duration | Roughly 10 days |
| Key Goals (Artemis-II) | Test deep-space navigation, radiation protection, long-duration life-support systems, and mission operations |
| Historical Significance | First human journey beyond the Moon since Apollo-17 (1972) |
| Global Space Exploration | Shift towards a multipolar space era: India focuses on low-Earth orbit, US leads deep-space exploration with partners |
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