🚀 ISRO Declares 2025 as ‘Gaganyaan Year’
New Delhi, May 23, 2025 — The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially declared the year 2025 as ‘Gaganyaan Year’, marking a historic step towards India’s first manned spaceflight under the Gaganyaan Mission 2025.
🔭 What is Gaganyaan Mission 2025?
Gaganyaan Mission 2025 is India’s first human spaceflight mission, aimed at sending three astronauts to low Earth orbit for up to 3 days. This mission signifies India’s entry into the elite group of nations capable of launching human space missions.
🧪 What Has Been Achieved So Far?
- Over 7,200 technical tests have been successfully completed.
- The Crew Escape System and Life Support modules passed key milestones.
- All systems are now in final phases of preparation for the launch.
🚀 Expected Launch Date
While ISRO has not confirmed an exact date, sources suggest that the Gaganyaan Mission 2025 may launch by December 2025.
🇮🇳 Why is this Mission Important for India?
- India will become the fourth country to independently launch humans into space.
- The mission showcases India’s advancements in space technology and self-reliance.
- It will lay the foundation for future lunar and Mars missions.
🧑🚀 Who Will Be India’s First Astronauts?
ISRO, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force, is training four candidates for the mission. Final selection is expected soon.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will Gaganyaan Mission 2025 be launched?
It is expected to launch by the end of 2025.
Q2. Will it be a fully Indian mission?
Yes, both the technology and astronauts will be Indian.
Q3. What is the estimated cost of Gaganyaan Mission 2025?
The total cost is estimated to be around ₹10,000 crore.