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GAGANYAAN
SPACE
MISSION
"The future belongs to those
who believe in the beauty of
their dreams."
- ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
GAGANYAAN
‘India’s next big leap’
About the mission
Gaganyaan is a historic mission by the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) aimed at demonstrating
India's human spaceflight capabilities. It envision:

1. Sending a crew of three individuals on a three-day orbital

mission around Earth .
2. This mission will be carried out at an altitude of 400 kilometers,
before safely bringing them back to Earth.
3. Only three countries have carried out such a mission - Soviet
Union/Russia, United States And China. India will be the 4th
country to carry out such a mission.

This ambitious project is a stepping stone for India's future

endeavours in space exploration, paving the way for more
advanced missions.
 Objectives of Gaganyaan
Through Gaganyaan mission we tend to achieve the following objectives :

1 2 3
Technological advancement: It will The Gaganyaan mission will enable
Demonstrate involves developing critical experiments to be conducted in
indigenous human technologies including spacecraft microgravity, providing insights into
launch vehicles, crew support human physiology and space
spaceflight capability. technology.
systems and life-support systems.
 India's journey into space began over six decades

History and
ago with the establishment of the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) under the visionary
leadership of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

Background of:
ISRO was previously known as the Indian National
Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), set
up under Jawaharlal Nehru on the suggestions of

Indian Space
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai in 1962 recognising the need
for space research. INCOSPAR grew and became
ISRO in 1969, within the Department of Atomic
Energy (DAE).

Program
ISRO built India's first satellite, Aryabhata, which
was launched by the Soviet space agency
Interkosmos in 1975. In 1980, ISRO launched
satellite RS-1 onboard SLV-3, making India the
seventh country to be capable of undertaking
orbital launches.
Technical Overview of
Gaganyaan Spacecraft
Gaganyaan comprises Orbital Module (OM) that
The Gaganyaan spacecraft is designed will be Orbiting Earth comprises of Crew Module

1 to ensure the safety, comfort, and 2 (CM) and Service Module (SM). OM is equipped
functionality to sustain human life in the with state-of-the-art avionics systems with
harsh environment of space. adequate redundancy considering human
safety.

HLVM3 consists of Crew Escape System (CES)

powered by a set of quick acting, high burn rate LVM3 rocket - The well proven and reliable

3 solid motors which ensures that Crew Module

along with crew is taken to a safe distance in
4 heavy lift launcher of ISRO, is identified as the
launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission. It consists
case of any emergency either at launch pad or of solid stage, liquid stage and cryogenic stage.
during ascent phase.
CREW SELECTION
AND TRAINING
PROCESS
Selecting Gaganyaan's astronauts The chosen few embark on an intensive
is a meticulous process. training program. They become experts
Candidates undergo rigorous in operating the spacecraft, adapting to
medical tests to ensure peak the space environment, and even
physical and mental fitness. They mastering tasks in zero gravity. Finally,
then showcase their knowledge these trained individuals will be ready to
and piloting skills through technical blast off as India's first astronauts on the
exams and assessments. historic Gaganyaan mission!
Gaganyaan's

JOURNEY
SAFE
Hurdles: Ensuring a
Safe Journey
Gaganyaan's journey to space is not without
risks. From ensuring a flawless launch with
the GSLV Mk III to having a reliable escape
system and robust life support, astronaut
safety is paramount. Rigorous training equips
them for the physical and mental demands of
space, while navigating space debris adds
another layer of complexity. Overcoming
these hurdles is vital for Gaganyaan's
success.
International
Collaborations 1 NASA
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
2 ESA
European Space
Agency

Collaborations with ESA have

and
Collaborations with NASA
led to advancements in
have included joint training
thermal protection systems,
exercises for Indian
docking mechanisms, and
astronauts at NASA facilities .

Partnerships
other critical components of
the spacecraft.

3 4
Acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our
ROSCOSMOS CNES
partner countries and the collaborations that has Roscosmos State Centre National
made this endeavor possible. Corporation for Space d'Etudes Spatiales
Activities

Roscosmos, with its extensive the French space agency

history in manned space CNES has contributed
missions, has been a key expertise in areas such as
partner in providing launch life sciences research
services and logistical support
for the Gaganyaan mission.
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Future Plans of Gaganyaan Program

India's ambitious manned space As of October 2023, it is expected

mission, aims to send astronauts to be launched by 2025. The
into space. Future plans may Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
involve enhancing spacecraft (HAL)-manufactured crew module
capabilities, expanding training underwent its first uncrewed
facilities, and collaborating with experimental flight on December 18,
international partners for 2014. As of May 2019, design of the
expertise and resources. crew module has been completed.
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Conclusion and In conclusion, the Gaganyaan
program signifies a significant

Implications for
milestone for India's space
exploration efforts, marking its

India's Space
entry into manned spaceflight.
The implications are manifold: it
enhances India's technological

Exploration
prowess, boosts national pride,
and opens doors for scientific
advancements and international

Efforts
collaboration.

As India continues to invest in

space exploration, it positions
Space Expedition itself as a key player in the global
Embarking on India's Journey to the Stars: space community, contributing
Gaganyaan Mission Conclusion to humanity's understanding of
space and fostering innovation
for the benefit of society.
Mission complete!
THANKYOU !