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AI, machine learning a reality in space missions, not just theory: Isro chairman Narayanan

April 09, 2026 9:20 am

Isro used AI and machine learning systems during its successful Chandrayaan 3 mission, which culminated in a soft landing on the moon in 2023. 

Isro launches Mission MITRA: Gaganyatris to be tested for mental, physical, and crew operability strengths in the wilderness of Ladakh

April 05, 2026 3:24 am

Results obtained from Mission MITRA will contribute towards designing and developing India’s manned Gaganyaan mission.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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

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2020 will be the year of Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan: Everything to know

January 02, 2020 7:31 pm

ISRO is working on both the Chandrayaan-3 and Gaganyaan in 2020. However, the launch of Chandrayaan-3 might be pushed back to 2021.

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