India is going to do another feat in space. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chief S Somnath has given a big update about Gaganyaan. He said that ISRO’s target is to launch the first mission of Gaganyaan project by December. For this mission, 3 stages of the rocket have reached Sriharikota’s Shar Range. This statement of the ISRO chief has come after the third successful flight of SSAV, which was placed in the Earth’s orbit on Friday.
ISRO has selected four astronauts under its Gaganyaan mission. One of them will be sent on a space journey. All four astronauts are being given special training to go to space. All four astronauts are trained pilots of the Air Force. Giving a big update on Gaganyaan, Somnath said, we are working on the first mission of Gaganyaan. It has been given the G1 code. This will be an unmanned mission. That is, no human will go in it. After this, S200, L1 and C32 phases will be completed.
A second rocket launch centre is also being built
Somnath said, we have to complete the wiring and testing. Our target is to prepare the entire system by November so that we can go on the first flight in December. The work of integrating the crew module is going on at VSSC Trivandrum. The crew escape hardware is also fully ready. If there is no problem, we will achieve the target on time. The ISRO chief also informed that the construction of the second rocket launch center has also started in Kulasekarpattinam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. It is expected to be completed in 2 years.
Technology transfer with companies
ISRO chief said, the new facility will be used in SSLV rocket launch. Regarding the successful test of SSLV mission, he said, this is a big achievement for us. We can use it as an industry. Talks have also been held with some industrialists. I hope that soon ISRO will transfer technology to these companies. RFI has been issued for this.
Tags: Gaganyaan mission, ISRO satellite launch
FIRST PUBLISHED : August 16, 2024, 20:08 IST
