Question : In which year Gaganyan will be launched ?
a) 2022
b) 2023
c) 2030
d) 2024
Ans:b
Related Facts :
- January 12, 2022, ISRO successfully conducted the qualification test of Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan programme for a duration of 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
- The performance of the engine met the test objectives and the engine parameters were closely matching with the predictions during the entire duration of the test.
- This successful long-duration test is a major milestone for the Human Space Programme – Gaganyaan.
- this engine will undergo four more tests for a cumulative duration of 1810 seconds. Subsequently, one more engine will undergo two short-duration tests & one long-duration test to complete the cryogenic engine qualification for Gaganyaan Programme.
- Highlight points :
- The Gaganyaan programme, an indigenous mission that would take Indian astronauts to space, was announced by the prime minister during his Independence Day (August 15,2021) speech .
- Gaganyaan is an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft that is intended to send 3 astronauts to space for a minimum of seven days by 2022, as part of the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.
- The Human spaceflight programme has both tangible and intangible benefits for the nation.
- Progress towards a sustained and affordable human and robotic programme to explore the solar system and beyond.
- The programme will strengthen international partnerships and global security through the sharing of challenging and peaceful goals. Having a vibrant human spaceflight programme can be leveraged as a potent foreign policy tool.
- The spacecraft, which is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), consists of a service module and a crew module, collectively known as the Orbital Module.
- The total cost of Gaganyaan Programme ~ ₹ 9023.00 crores.
By Pawan Mishra
Linlks:
https://www.isro.gov.in/frequently-asked-questions/gaganyaan
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/qualification-testing-of-cryogenic-engine-for-gaganyaan-programme-successful-isro/article38264822.ece