ISRO lines up 7 launches, including uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by March 2026
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Why in news
ISRO announced a schedule of seven launch missions by March 2026, featuring the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission and a commercial satellite launch for AST Spacemobile.
Background
ISRO plans to use the LVM3 rocket for both a communication satellite for AST Spacemobile and an uncrewed mission featuring the 'Vyommitra' robot. The PSLV rocket is slated to launch an Oceansat satellite and various satellites for domestic and international clients.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TLVM3: ISRO's heaviest rocket used for Gaganyaan and commercial satellite missions
- S&TVyommitra: A robot designed for the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission
- S&TOceansat: A satellite to be launched via the PSLV rocket
- FactISRO has lined up 7 launch missions to be completed by March 2026
- S&TTechnologies being demonstrated: electric propulsion systems and indigenous TWT amplifiers
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of India's Gaganyaan mission in establishing India as a leader in human spaceflight and commercial space exploration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Commercial viability: Transitioning from government-funded research to a self-sustaining commercial launch market
- Technological sovereignty: Development of indigenous TWT amplifiers and electric propulsion to reduce import dependency
Keywords: Space Exploration · Indigenous Technology · Commercialization · Human Spaceflight · Strategic Autonomy
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