CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -As of December 2022, the first uncrewed test flight is scheduled to launch no earlier than mid-2024, with the uncrewed second and crewed third flights to follow afterward.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh, India’s first human space flight mission under the ‘Gaganyaan program’ is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024. (21 December). Gaganyaan, India’s first human space mission, is set to launch in 2024.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gaganyaan mission ISRO will begin a series of test flights for India’s maiden human space flight from February 2023, according to PTI. The space agency said it also plans to use the heavy-light Chinook helicopter and the C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft for testing the mission’s crew module.

Detailed explanation-4: -Showcasing India’s steadfast steps in achieving self-reliance in the Space domain, Gaganyaan would be the nation’s first human space flight. According to Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh, the launching of Gaganyaan in 2024 will be a historic initiative.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan expected in the last quarter of 2023 aimed at validating the performance of the human-rated launch vehicle, orbital module propulsion system and recovery operations.It will be followed by another unmanned mission and finally the 3-crew manned mission.