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Gaganyaan astronaut to travel to ISS in joint mission with NASA, says Centre

July 27, 2024 admin

One of the four astronauts undergoing training for the Gaganyaan mission will travel to the International Space Station as part of a collaborative effort with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Union Minister Jitendra Singh has informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, Mr. Singh said NASA has identified a private entity Axiom Space…

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Gaganyaan Astronaut To Travel To Space Station In Joint Nasa Mission: Jitendra Singh

July 27, 2024 admin

Gaganyaan mission will be India’s first human space flight. (Representational) New Delhi: One of the four astronauts undergoing training for the Gaganyaan mission will travel to the International Space Station as part of a collaborative effort with NASA, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, Jitendra Singh said NASA…

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‘Not considering women pilots for first Gaganyaan flight huge missed opportunity’

July 2, 2024 admin

Susmita Mohanty wears many hats: spaceship designer, serial entrepreneur, and space diplomat. She is co-founder and director-general of Spaceport SARABHAI (S2), India’s first space-focused think-tank, which she founded in 2021. Ms. Mohanty has spent more than 25 years in the international space sector working with the Americans, Europeans, Japanese, Russians, and Indians in various capacities,…

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More Women As Astronauts Part Of My Wishlist: ISRO Chairman

October 24, 2023 admin

ISRO chairman: S Somanath expressed optimism of greater female involvement in future Gaganyaan missions. Thiruvananthapuram: Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath on Tuesday expressed his wish for increased female representation in the nation’s space missions. He said this desire echoes the sentiments of the nation, including that of the Prime Minister. During an event…

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