1 / 5Gaganyaan mission launch: The Ganganyaan mission's test vehicle, laden with payloads integral to the Gaganyaan human space flight program, roared to life at precisely 10 am, marking an achievement for the Indian space agency. ISRO's swiftly rectified the glitches that had plagued the rocket's first launch attempt from Sriharikota. ISRO Chairman S Somanath said, "I am very happy to announce the successful accomplishment of the Gaganyaan TV-D1 mission."
2 / 5Gaganyaan mission launch: The Gaganyaan mission stands as a milestone in India's pursuit of proving its capability to send humans into space. The project envisions a spectacular demonstration of human spaceflight prowess, intending to send a crew of three members into an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission, ultimately bringing them safely back to Earth by landing in Indian waters.
3 / 5Gaganyaan mission launch: This ambitious endeavor positions India to become the fourth nation in the world, following the United States, Russia, and China, to embark on a manned spaceflight mission. Building upon the achievements of previous Indian space initiatives, including the recent Chandrayan-3 and Aditya L1 missions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the nation to set its sights on even loftier objectives. These goals include the establishment of the 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' (Indian Space Station) by 2035 and the historic feat of sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040.
4 / 5Gaganyaan mission launch: This was the day's second attempt - the first was put on hold five seconds before the scheduled launch time. The test was conducted to demonstrate whether the crew could safely escape the rocket in case it malfunctioned. ISRO Chief said that the initial mission's lift-off was impeded by engine ignition issues but assured that the errors were meticulously identified and rectified, paving the way for the second launch attempt, scheduled for 10:00 Hrs on the same day.
5 / 5Gaganyaan mission launch: This was the day's second attempt - the first was put on hold five seconds before the scheduled launch time. The test was conducted to demonstrate whether the crew could safely escape the rocket in case it malfunctioned. ISRO Chief said that the initial mission's lift-off was impeded by engine ignition issues but assured that the errors were meticulously identified and rectified, paving the way for the second launch attempt, scheduled for 10:00 Hrs on the same day.After the launch, a series of parachutes were deployed as the module began its descent to help ensure a safe touchdown in the waters of Bay of Bengal, about 10km from Sriharikota coast. According to Isro's website, the Indian navy would be waiting at a safe distance with a ship and a team of divers who will recover the module and bring it safely back to shore.
