FOUR IAF PILOTS NAMED AS POSSIBLE GAGANYAAN CREW
Why in the news?
- India unveiled the names of four Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots designated for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, set to launch in 2025.
source:slideserve
About the Announcement and Crew Introduction:
- Shortlisted through a rigorous process, the pilots underwent training in Russia and at ISRO’s Astronaut Training Facility in Bengaluru.
- The Prime Minister bestowed ‘astronaut wings’ upon the designated crew members, emphasizing India’s commitment to space exploration
About Gaganyaan Mission:
About Gaganyaan Program and Future Endeavors: ● The Gaganyaan program aims to showcase India’s capability for human space exploration and is anticipated to pave the way for a sustained Indian human space exploration program. ● ISRO, in addition to the Gaganyaan mission, plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2040. ● Prime Minister Modi emphasized India’s commitment to having its space station by 2035 during his visit. |