Isro Gears up for Uncrewed Gaganyaan Mission

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is gearing up for a landmark event. The agency’s first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, designated G1, is scheduled for launch in December and will carry Vyommitra, a half-humanoid robot, aboard the spacecraft, Isro chairman V. Narayanan announced today.

Vyommitra will help simulate human presence in space, performing tasks, monitoring module conditions, and communicating in both Hindi and English. The robot represents a critical step toward assessing life-support systems and environmental controls before sending astronauts aboard.

Isro has declared 2025 the “Gaganyaan Year,” reflecting its ambitious agenda for India’s human spaceflight programme. This pivotal mission sets the stage for future milestones, including two additional uncrewed flights in 2026 and the eventual crewed launch planned for early 2027. In the months ahead, Isro will complete crucial preparations, including integration of Vyommitra, final testing of parachute systems, validation of life-support equipment, and coordination of ground-based tracking infrastructure..