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ISRO successfully carries out static test of Gaganyaan rocket's booster

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday successfully completed the static test of a human-rated solid rocket booster (HS200) for the Gaganyaan programme at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The HS200 is the human-rated version of the S200 rocket booster of satellite launch vehicle GSLV Mk III, popularly known as LVM3, the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency noted in a statement. "The successful completion of this test marks a major milestone for the prestigious human space flight mission of ISRO, the Gaganyaan, as the first stage of the launch vehicle is tested for its performance for the full duration," it said. The event was witnessed by ISRO Chairman and Secretary in the Department of Space, S Somanath, and Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) S Unnikrishnan Nair along with other ISRO scientists. The design and development of the HS200 booster were completed at VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram and propellant casting was completed at .

Govt encourages startups, pvt sector to participate in Gaganyaan programme

The Centre is encouraging the private sector and startups for realisation of India's ambitious human space mission, said Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.

ISRO chief calls on Jitendra Singh, discusses Gaganyaan programme

The minister was also informed that Indian astronauts have successfully undergone generic space flight training in Russia

Testing of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme successful: ISRO

ISRO has successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan programme for a duration of 720 seconds

Two unmanned missions to be launched before flying Gaganyaan: Minister

India will launch two unmanned missions next year before the human spaceflight programme 'Gaganyaan' by the end of 2022, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

Australia to support India's Gaganyaan mission: Dy Head of Aus Space Agency

Australia will support India's Gaganyaan mission by tracking it through Cocos Keeling island, Deputy Head Australia Space Agency Anthony Murfett said on Monday

Isro hot tests system demonstration model of Gaganyaan orbital module

Indian space agency ISRO said on Saturday that it has successfully conducted the first hot test of the System Demonstration Model of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System

First uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan programme not possible in Dec: ISRO

The launch of the first uncrewed mission planned in December will be delayed due to the COVID-induced disruption in delivery of hardware elements for the ambitious venture, ISRO confirmed on Monday

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk applauds Isro's progress for Gaganyaan Mission

The ISRO on Wednesday successfully conducted the third long-duration hot test of the liquid propellant Vikas engine for the Gaganyaan programme

As Covid restrictions ease, Isro puts in place aggressive launch timelines

Isro's move is not only motivated by lower Covid-19 cases but also by the significance of some of the projects

1st uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan in Dec: It's race against time for ISRO

As part of the mandate of Gaganyaan, two uncrewed flights are planned to test the end-to-end capacity for the manned mission.

Isro to launch data relay satellites to maintain contact with Gaganyaan

The Rs 800-crore project has been approved and work has been going on

India, France sign agreement for cooperation on Gaganyaan mission

The move that will enable Indian flight physicians to train at French facilities

Gaganyaan: Human spaceflight after 2nd unmanned mission in 2023, says govt

In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the first unmanned launch is slated for December 2021

Human Space Programme: Isro to send first unmanned flight by this December

Under Gaganyaan mission, India plans to send three astronauts into space. They will orbit at about 400 km above the earth for five to seven days before returning

Two Indian flight surgeons to visit Russia for space medicine training

Two flight surgeons will soon fly to Russia where they will get hands-on experience in space medicine from their Russian counterparts for the Gaganyaan mission, ISRO said

Indo-American Astro to lead mission to Space Station before heading to Moon

Astronaut Raja Chari, who is part of the bold Artemis missions, will be on his maiden space flight before the Moon missions begin

L&T delivers India's first launch hardware for human space programme

The critical booster segment, with a diameter of 3.2 metres, length of 8.5 metres and weighing 5.5 tonnes, was flagged off in a virtual event by Isro chief Sivan

Botany, cancer research to widen in space as Resilience lifts off on Sunday

Nasa, SpaceX will begin the commercial crew rotation missions to low Earth orbit as Crew-1 with four astronauts lift off later this month

Skyroot unveils India's first pvt cryogenic rocket engine that runs on LNG

The company announced this on the occasion of 100th birth anniversary of renowned Indian rocket scientist- Dr.Satish Dhawan