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Mission Gaganyaan during the Test Vehicle for CES Abort Demonstration (TV-D1) Test Flight (Photo: ISRO)

After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed mission likely to lift-off by March

January 02, 2026 7:18 am

This mission will use an unpressurised crew module to demonstrate the complete mission — the human-rated launch vehicle will put the spacecraft in a low earth orbit, ensure re-entry of the crew module, a smooth splashdown and recovery of the module.

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ISRO conducts fresh tests to check parachute systems to bring back Gaganyaan astronauts

December 20, 2025 11:51 pm

During two exercises conducted on December 18 and 19, the space agency tested the ability of the drogue parachutes to work in extreme conditions. The test saw successful “reefed opening” of the parachutes, according to the agency.

ISRO lines up 7 launches, including uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by March 2026

December 14, 2025 7:07 pm

One more uncrewed mission is planned later next year before ISRO sends Indian astronauts into low earth orbit in 2027.

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Govt: First Gaganyaan mission uncrewed flight before March next year

December 05, 2025 3:50 am

Two other earth observation satellites are planned to be launched, on separate missions. One of these missions will carry 18 other co-passenger satellites from India as well as overseas.

ISRO successfully demonstrated a world-first, the boot-strap mode start test on the CE-20 cryogenic engine without any auxiliary system (File)

ISRO successfully performs engine restart test on CE-20 of Gaganyaan Mission's launch vehicle

November 20, 2025 2:10 pm

The 10-second-long test was conducted at Isro's Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, on November 7.

ISRO finishes another key test in preparation for Gaganyaan

Can Gaganyaan remain stable if one of the parachutes fails to open on time? ISRO conducts test to find out

November 12, 2025 5:44 am

ISRO conducts ‘integrated main parachute airdrop test’ for the Gaganyaan mission at Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

ISRO's Vyommitra — A robot friend on Gaganyaan that can talk, think, and work in space

October 14, 2025 10:14 am

ISRO's humanoid robot Vyommitra will fly with the Gaganyaan mission to test systems and pave the way for India's first human space mission.

Explained: How India is simulating space on Earth to write its own astronaut protocols

September 19, 2025 2:25 pm

These experiments are a part of India’s preparations to send humans to space

Gaganyaan: ISRO conducts simulation missions

September 10, 2025 4:57 am

These experiments are being conducted in a static mock-up simulator, a model of the spacecraft, in Bangalore

ISRO successfully accomplishes first Integrated Air Drop Test for end to end demonstration of parachute based deceleration system for Gaganyaan missions. (@isro/X via PTI Photo)

Gaganyaan crew module passes crucial re-entry test in major leap for India’s human spaceflight mission

August 25, 2025 5:14 am

ISRO successfully simulates splashdown with full parachute deployment and recovery, marking a key milestone ahead of India’s first crewed spaceflight.