Gaganyaan Uncrewed Orbital Test (G1) Preparations Advance
88 FOMOISRO advances preparations for the first uncrewed orbital flight of Gaganyaan (G1) targeted for Q4 2026, carrying humanoid robot Vyommitra as a critical step toward crewed human spaceflight.
Why it matters
Pivotal milestone for India’s human spaceflight programme. Success would position India as the fourth nation with independent crewed capability.
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ISRO Advances Gaganyaan Uncrewed Test Flights for 2026ISRO is preparing the first uncrewed orbital test (G1) of Gaganyaan carrying Vyommitra, with crewed missions targeted later in the decade.
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ISRO advances preparations for the first uncrewed orbital flight of Gaganyaan (G1) targeted for Q4 2