The launch was carried out using a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named “Grace” by the Axiom crew, mounted on a two-stage Falcon 9 rocket.

GSAT-7R ISRO launch India’s heaviest communication satellite, boosting the Navy’s secure links and marking a new milestone in space tech.

ISRO successfully launches LVM3-M6 rocket for BlueBird Block-2 mission, enabling 4G and 5G satellite services.

3D printing is transforming India’s space missions by reducing costs, speeding up satellite and rocket production, and enabling complex designs once impossible with traditional methods. From ISRO’s ro...

India is no longer just a participant in the global space race—it is becoming a leader. With cost-efficient missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, a booming private space sector, and international c...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praises ISRO's successful launch of the SpaDeX mission, making India the fourth nation to master space docking technology, opening doors for future space missions.

Key Highlights * Human‑rated systems have passed rigorous testing, confirming India’s readiness for crewed missions. * The first uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan spacecraft, featuring the Vyommitra robot, is slated for Q4 2026. * ISRO has established a comprehensive launch and recovery infrastructure, including a dedicated control centre and crew training facilities. * India’s long‑term vision includes the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), expected to be operational by 2035. * International collaborations with ESA, ASA, CNES and Roscosmos are strengthening India’s human‑spaceflight capabilities. Detailed Insights The Gaganyaan programme, India's first indigenous human spaceflight initiative, has reached a pivotal development stage. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that all critical human‑rated subsystems—propulsion stages, crew and service module engines, environmental control, thermal protection, and escape mechanisms—have achieved successful ground and flight validation. The Crew Escape System (CES) has undergone static motor tests and in‑flight verification via the TV‑D1 mission, while parachute‑based deceleration was confirmed during Integrated Air Drop Tests (IADT‑01 and IADT‑02). Parallel to these technical milestones, ISRO has commissioned key operational assets: an orbital module preparation plant, a Gaganyaan Control Centre, a dedicated crew training complex, an upgraded second launch pad, and a robust ground‑communication network. Looking ahead, the first uncrewed Vyommitra flight will serve as a technology demonstrator, ensuring that all systems perform reliably before human astronauts embark. Subsequent uncrewed missions in 2027 will further validate the spacecraft’s resilience, paving the way for the inaugural crewed orbital flight. The planned BAS, comprising five modules, will provide India with a permanent research platform and a launchpad for future crewed missions. Financially, the Union Cabinet approved ₹20,193 crore in September 2024 to fund eight missions under the Human Spaceflight Programme, covering spacecraft development, human‑rated technology, astronaut training, and mission infrastructure. Key Concepts * Human‑rated launch vehicle (HLVM) – a spacecraft system designed to meet stringent safety and reliability standards for crewed missions. * Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) – the life‑support suite that regulates air, water, and temperature aboard the spacecraft. * Crew Escape System (CES) – an emergency propulsion and parachute mechanism that can propel the crew module away from a launch vehicle in case of failure. * Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT) – a flight test that validates the parachute‑based deceleration system during a controlled descent. * Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) – India’s planned modular space station intended to support long‑duration human presence and scientific research.

India’s space economy aims for USD 44-45 billion, driven by reforms and collaborations at IISC 2025 in New Delhi.

<p>CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - In a historic moment for international space exploration, astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary embarked on their first space mission in over four decades on Wednesda...

<p>The Axiom-4 mission, set to mark India's return to human spaceflight after 41 years, is now targeting a June 19, 2025 launch date, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) [9]. Th...