ISRO Prepares for Gaganyaan Mission as India Advances Space Program

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- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the first uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan mission.
- Minister of State for Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the first uncrewed mission is targeted for late 2024.
- ISRO has been “human rating” its LVM3 launch vehicle for safety.
- The Crew Escape System was successfully tested at a height of 17 km last year.
- Ground infrastructure for the Gaganyaan mission is nearing completion.
- India is developing the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) for future missions.
- Establishing a robust industrial base is crucial for India's space ambitions.
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