Overview

• Nair stated the Gaganyaan crew’s training is continuing “with full energy.”
• He said a first crewed flight is planned for 2027, contingent on many remaining tests.
• The first uncrewed mission will fly the Vyom Mitra robot to validate systems.
• The programme’s operations will be centered between Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru.
• ISRO aims to demonstrate a three-day low Earth orbit mission, with four astronaut-designates named: Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan and Shubhanshu Shukla.