Space HubSatellitesOctober 3, 2026ani
"Gaganyaan prioritises human safety, reliability over optimum performance": ISRO's K Sivan
K Sivan, the former Chairman of ISRO, underlined the critical need for safety and reliability in the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. This ambitious program aims to transport astronauts to a low Earth orbit of approximately 400 kilometers. Before the crewed mission slated for 2027, significant technological developments and several test missions, including a technology demonstrator, are being organized to ensure success.
K Sivan, the former Chairman of ISRO, underlined the critical need for safety and reliability in the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. This ambitious program aims to transport astronauts to a low Earth orbit of approximately 400 kilometers. Before the crewed mission slated for 2027, significant technological developments and several test missions, including a technology demonstrator, are being organized to ensure success.