US EditionGaganyaan Mission Symbol of New Chapter in Journey of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Says Rajnath Singh
India's 15-year space plan includes over 100 satellite launches, human spaceflight by 2027, lunar exploration, and a national space station by 2035 to boost innovation and development.
- On Saturday, India unveiled a 15-year space roadmap to 2040 planning to launch more than 100 satellites and pursue missions including Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, a Venus mission, a national space station, and a Moon landing.
- Built on nearly 300 consultations, the roadmap aims to harness space technology for food and water security, disaster resilience, environmental sustainability and inclusive growth, reflecting a shift towards private sector-led operational missions and involvement of hundreds of space startups.
- The mission team includes Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla, with Gaganyaan-1 featuring Vyommitra and an uncrewed launch expected by year-end.
- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the four Gaganyatris in New Delhi on August 24, 2025, calling them `gems` and saying the mission symbolizes a new Atmanirbhar Bharat chapter inspiring future generations.
- Grounded in hundreds of consultations, the roadmap rests on nearly 300 interactions and close to 90 documents, plans to launch over 100 satellites with 70 per cent small satellites, and engages over 61,000 students in the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon.
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Rajnath Singh calls Gaganyaan a new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat, felicitates 4 astronauts
At an event organised by the Indian Air Force at Subroto Park (New Delhi), Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India, honoured the four selected astronauts for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission. The chosen space crew includes Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Angad Pratap, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla. Rajnath Singh Felicitates Gaganyatris Calling them the ‘gems of India’, the Defence Min…
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