India's Journey into Space: The Gagan Mission

🚀India will join the space race by launching its first manned orbital mission, Gagan, in 2025.

🌍The Gagan mission aims to demonstrate India's human space flight capability and is scheduled for a 3-day mission in a low earth orbit.

💪The HL MV3 spacecraft, built by India's ISRO, has been extensively tested and designed to ensure the safety of the crew during re-entry.

✈️The four astronauts selected for the mission have undergone rigorous training in Russia and India, including weightlessness simulation.

🌕India's previous successful missions to the Moon and Mars have showcased ISRO's frugal yet effective approach to space exploration.

When is India's Gagan mission scheduled to launch?

—India's Gagan mission is scheduled to launch in 2025.

How many crew members will be on board the Gagan spacecraft?

—The Gagan spacecraft will carry a crew of three members.

What is the name of the spacecraft for the Gagan mission?

—The spacecraft for the Gagan mission is called HL MV3.

Where have the Indian astronauts undergone training?

—The Indian astronauts have undergone training in Russia and India.

What previous space exploration successes has India achieved?

—India has successfully launched missions to the Moon and Mars.

00:02Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces a historic manned orbital mission, Gagan, in 2024.

01:08The Gagan mission involves launching a crew of three members into a low earth orbit for a 3-day mission.

02:09The HL MV3 spacecraft has been extensively tested and is designed for safe re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

04:56Four Indian Air Force pilots are selected for the Gagan mission and undergo training in Russia and India.

10:58India's previous missions to the Moon and Mars have showcased ISRO's frugal yet effective approach to space exploration.