New Delhi: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday (December 21, 2022) mentioned that India’s maiden human space flight ‘Gaganyaan’ is targeted to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2024.
In a written reply to a query in the Lok Sabha, Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, mentioned that in view of the paramount significance of crew security, two take a look at automobile missions are deliberate earlier than the Gaganyaan mission.
The take a look at automobile missions will exhibit the efficiency of the crew escape system and parachute-based deceleration system for completely different flight situations.
(2/2) HS200 rocket booster is the human-rated model of the well-proven S200 rocket booster of GSLV Mk III satellite tv for pc launch automobile. This full-duration take a look at of the primary stage of the launch automobile marks a serious milestone for the Gaganyaan. pic.twitter.com/zT2t3ACBG8
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The uncrewed Gaganyaan mission is targeted to be launched in the final quarter of 2023 adopted by the second uncrewed mission in the second quarter of 2024, earlier than the ultimate human space flight in the fourth quarter of 2024, Singh mentioned.
He mentioned the primary uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan programme is aimed toward validating the efficiency of Human rated launch automobile, Orbital module propulsion system, mission administration, communication system and restoration operations.
The mission will carry a humanoid as a payload.
Crew Module Fairing (CMF) & High-altitude escape motor Thrust-transfer Structure (HTS) {hardware} for the first growth flight of #Gaganyaan had been acquired yesterday by Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, VSSC from Shri Mihir Kanti Mishra CEO, BC, HAL in Bengaluru @HALHQBLR pic.twitter.com/wbydg2wZf7
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The Minister knowledgeable that the astronaut designates for human space flight mission are recognized and are presently present process their mission-specific coaching at Bengaluru.
The first semester of Astronaut coaching has been accomplished whereby they’ve undergone course modules on Theoretical fundamentals, Space drugs, Launch autos, spacecraft system and floor assist infrastructure.
Today, January 20, 2022, High Thrust VIKAS Engine for Gaganyaan programme has efficiently undergone qualification take a look at for a period of 25 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. https://t.co/myImWuAdPb pic.twitter.com/ylQNG5CXJQ
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“Regular bodily health periods, aeromedical coaching and flying apply are additionally a part of crew coaching. Corresponding analysis and evaluation actions have additionally been accomplished. The second semester of crew coaching is presently in progress,” he added.
