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ISRO has successfully completed ground testing for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed flight. The Crew Module and Service Module structures are now ready for the mission. Infrastructure like training centers and control facilities are fully operational. India aims to establish a space station by 2035 and land on the Moon by 2040.

Key Points: Gaganyaan Uncrewed Flight Ground Tests Completed Says ISRO

  • Crew Module phase-1 checks completed for G1 mission
  • HLVM3 launch vehicle ground tests finished
  • ISRO establishes recovery assets and crew training facilities
  • BAS space station modules planned by 2035
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Ground testing, Crew Module Phase-1 checks complete for Gaganyaan's 1st uncrewed flight: Govt

ISRO completes phase-1 checks for Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission, marking a key milestone in India's human spaceflight program.

"The development and ground testing of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) is completed - Jitendra Singh"

New Delhi, July 23

In a significant milestone, the ground testing and Crew Module’s phase-1 checks are completed for the first uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, in the Parliament’s ongoing Monsoon Session.

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Singh shared the status and key milestones achieved in the ISRO-led Gaganyaan programme.

“The development and ground testing of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) is completed,” said Singh.

For the first uncrewed mission (known as G1), “the C32-G stage and CES motors have been realised. HS200 Motors and CES Fore end up to Crew Module Jettisoning Motor stacked. Crew Module and Service module structure realised. Crew Module Phase-1 checks completed,” he added.

Singh said that the propulsion systems for the Crew Module and Service Module have also been developed and tested.

Under the Crew Escape System (CES), “five types of motors have been developed and static tested”.

The infrastructure established includes Orbital Module preparation facility, Gaganyaan Control Centre, Gaganyaan Control facility, Crew training facility, and Second Launch pad modifications.

“A Test Vehicle developed for validating CES and flight tested in TV-D1. Activities are in progress for TV-D2 and IADT-01,” Singh said.

Further, for flight operations and the communication network, the ground network configuration has been finalised. IDRSS-1 feeder stations and terrestrial links are also established.

As part of the crew recovery operations, recovery assets have been finalised and a recovery plan worked out, the Minister said.

“The human spaceflight programme is aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of an established space-faring nation. The technological and manufacturing capabilities towards the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ will hinge on a transformative shift in the national research and technology development landscape,” Singh said.

The long-term vision of the Indian Human Space Programme includes Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035 and Indian Moon Landing by 2040.

ISRO aims to “establish five modules of Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035, towards which approval for development of the first module of BAS is obtained,” Singh said.

The mission aspects, configuration of launch vehicle and orbital module systems to land an Indian on the Moon by 2040, "have been taken up”.

“The training modules, including incremental training for the ongoing Gaganyaan programme and proposed landing of an Indian on the Moon, are in line with the requirement of mission timelines,” Singh said.

- IANS

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Ananya R
While I'm excited about Gaganyaan, I hope we're also focusing enough on basic science education and research funding. Space missions are great, but we need balanced development across all scientific fields.
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Vikram M
The technical details shared here show how complex this mission is. Kudos to our scientists working behind the scenes! Can't wait to see an Indian astronaut in space on our own spacecraft. 🚀
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Priya S
Moon landing by 2040? That's just 16 years away! Hope the government maintains consistent funding and political will for such long-term projects regardless of which party is in power.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in India, I'm constantly amazed by ISRO's achievements on relatively modest budgets. This is proper jugaad innovation at its finest! The world should take notes.
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Karthik V
The crew training facilities must be world-class. Wonder if they'll ever offer space tourism packages for civilians in the future? I'd definitely save up for that experience!
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Nisha Z
Hope they prioritize safety above all else. Space missions are risky business - better to delay than compromise on astronaut safety. The Challenger disaster should remind us all.

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