Hey there, space enthusiasts! Exciting news from ISRO, the folks who send cool stuff into space. They’re getting ready for India’s first-ever human spaceflight called Gaganyaan. Here’s the lowdown in simple words:
1. Unmanned Test Flights: Before sending astronauts, they want to make sure everything works perfectly. So, they’re going to do some test flights without people first. The first one, called Test Vehicle flight (TV-D1), will happen around October this year. They want to show that if something goes wrong, they can safely get the astronauts back to Earth.
2. More Tests Coming: ISRO has big plans. They’re doing a bunch of test flights in the next few years to make sure everything’s safe. In 2023, there will be TV-D1 and D2, and in 2024, D3 and D4. These tests will check all the important stuff to make sure Gaganyaan goes smoothly.
3. Crew Escape System: In the October test, they’ll check something called the “crew escape system.” It’s like a safety button for astronauts. If there’s a problem, it helps them get out of the rocket safely. They’ve already made all the parts they need for this test.
4. Gaganyaan Plan: The big plan is to send three astronauts into space using a powerful rocket called LVM Mk3. They’ll live in a module in space for a few days and then come back safely to Earth. This is a huge deal because it’s India’s first-ever human spaceflight.
5. Solar Mission: ISRO is also working on studying the Sun. They launched a mission called Aditya L1 on September 2. It will take about 90 more days for it to reach its destination. Once there, it will help us learn more about the Sun for five years.
6. Made in India: ISRO is proud that most of the stuff they use in their rockets is made in India. About 95% of it comes from here, including important electronics. Even the computer chips that run the rockets are Indian-made.
7. Moon Mystery: Remember Chandrayaan-3, the mission to the Moon? Well, there’s a little mystery. They landed successfully, but they lost contact with it when night fell on the Moon. They’ve been trying to talk to it again, but no luck so far. They won’t give up, though.
So, there you have it! ISRO is super busy with space adventures, from human spaceflight to studying the Sun and solving Moon mysteries. Keep your eyes on the sky for more exciting news!
