India's Gaganyaan Mission Set for 2027 Crewed Launch
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Name | Gaganyaan |
| Objective | India's first human spaceflight mission to send three astronauts to LEO. |
| Target Date | First quarter of 2027 for crewed mission. |
| Approval & Budget | Approved in 2018 with a budget of ₹10,000 crore. |
| Key Milestones | - TV-D1 (Test Vehicle Abort Mission) completed in 2025. |
| - TV-D2 mission planned for late 2025. | |
| - Two uncrewed orbital flights before the crewed mission. | |
| Technological Progress | - Human-rated LVM3 rocket in final integration. |
| - Crew Escape System, Crew Module, and Service Module in final tests. | |
| - Advancements in robotics, electronics, materials, and biomedical tech. | |
| Astronaut Training | - Four IAF pilots completed basic training in Russia. |
| - Undergoing mission-specific training in India. | |
| Economic Impact | - Cost-efficient compared to other nations' human spaceflight missions. |
| - Technological spinoffs and private sector collaboration. | |
| - Boosted Indian startups and MSMEs in aerospace. | |
| Long-term Goals | - Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035. |
| - Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040. |