NEW DELHI: India is advancing its space exploration capabilities with the announcement of milestone timelines by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The agency confirmed that ‘Gaganyaan’, India’s first human spaceflight mission, is scheduled for launch in 2027. Furthermore, India aims to establish its own operational space station by 2035, marking a significant milestone in national aerospace technology.
Under the Gaganyaan initiative, Indian astronauts will be sent into low Earth orbit and returned safely to Earth. To ensure mission safety and operational readiness, ISRO is conducting a series of uncrewed test flights and qualifying critical safety systems. Success in the Gaganyaan program will place India among a limited group of nations with independent human spaceflight capabilities, laying the foundation for future long-duration deep space endeavors.
ISRO’s long-term roadmap focuses on deploying the initial module of the Indian Space Station by 2035. The facility is envisioned as an orbital laboratory for scientific research, microgravity experiments, and prospective lunar support missions. This long-term strategic vision is expected to drive innovation in aerospace technology and create advanced technical opportunities for the nation’s scientific community.
