The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully concluded all ground testing for its first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. With key propulsion and crew module systems validated, the mission is set to enter its next phase, bringing India closer to launching its first astronauts into space by early 2027.

Key Points:

• ISRO has completed ground testing of the human-rated LVM3 rocket, crew module structures, and propulsion systems required for the Gaganyaan mission.
• The Crew Module’s phase-1 development, including its escape systems and jettison motors, has been finalized ahead of the first uncrewed test flight (G1).
• The Service Module Propulsion System was successfully hot-tested for 350 seconds and has now been qualified after over 14,000 seconds of rigorous testing.
• ISRO and the European Space Agency completed radio frequency compatibility tests to ensure uninterrupted communication with the Gaganyaan Orbital Module.
• The first uncrewed mission under Gaganyaan is expected soon, with India’s first human spaceflight targeted for launch in the first quarter of 2027.