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Gaganyaan is the Indian Space Research Organisation's human-spaceflight programme, designed to place Indian astronauts in low Earth orbit and return them safely to Earth. The planned crewed mission uses an Indian launch vehicle, a crew module, and a service module, with the spacecraft intended to support a crew of up to three people for a short orbital flight. The programme includes uncrewed test missions and crew training, and it is intended to become India's first indigenous crewed orbital mission.
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What is India's Gaganyaan programme?
Gaganyaan is the Indian Space Research Organisation's human-spaceflight programme. It is designed to send Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit and return them safely to Earth.
What spacecraft will Gaganyaan use?
The planned crewed mission uses an Indian launch vehicle, a crew module, and a service module. Together, these systems are intended to support the astronauts during launch, orbit, and return.
Will Gaganyaan reach the Moon?
No. The programme is designed for low Earth orbit, not a lunar mission. Its stated goal is to carry Indian astronauts into orbit and bring them back safely.
Who is responsible for Gaganyaan?
The programme is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation, or ISRO. It is India's national human-spaceflight effort.
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