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Gaganyaan: The astronauts for India's first human space flight mission

Gaganyaan mission's four astronauts are Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.

Updated on: Feb 27, 2024 2:41 PM IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Kerala, on Tuesday announced the names of the four astronauts  who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram. The mission is scheduled to be launched in 2024-25.  (PTI)

Updated on Feb 27, 2024 2:41 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Kerala, on Tuesday announced the names of the four astronauts who will be part of India's first human space flight program, Gaganyaan, at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram. The mission is scheduled to be launched in 2024-25. (PTI)

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"India's success in the space sector is sowing the seeds of scientific temperament in the country's young generation," PM Modi said in his address at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.  (PTI)

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"India's success in the space sector is sowing the seeds of scientific temperament in the country's young generation," PM Modi said in his address at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. (PTI)

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"As India is set to become the top-3 economy of the world, at the same time the country's Gaganyaan is also going to take our space sector to a new height," PM Modi added.  (PTI)

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"As India is set to become the top-3 economy of the world, at the same time the country's Gaganyaan is also going to take our space sector to a new height," PM Modi added. (PTI)

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PM Modi reviewed the progress of Gaganyaan mission and bestowed 'astronaut wings' to the astronaut-designates at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.  (PTI)

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PM Modi reviewed the progress of Gaganyaan mission and bestowed 'astronaut wings' to the astronaut-designates at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. (PTI)

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PM Modi said they are four forces that encompass the aspirations of 1.4 billion people of the country.  (PTI)

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PM Modi said they are four forces that encompass the aspirations of 1.4 billion people of the country. (PTI)

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After four decades, an Indian was poised to venture into space, and "this time around, the countdown, the timing, and even the rocket would be ours," PM Modi stated.  (PTI)

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After four decades, an Indian was poised to venture into space, and "this time around, the countdown, the timing, and even the rocket would be ours," PM Modi stated. (PTI)

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PM Modi with Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Union Minister V. Muraleedharan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, (PTI)

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PM Modi with Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Union Minister V. Muraleedharan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a visit to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, (PTI)

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PM Modi further expressed pride and happiness that most components used in the Gaganyaan human flight mission are made in India.  (PTI)

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PM Modi further expressed pride and happiness that most components used in the Gaganyaan human flight mission are made in India. (PTI)

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PM Modi also emphasized the "important role" played by women in the country's space program. He said missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan would not be possible without their contribution and participation.  (PTI)

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PM Modi also emphasized the "important role" played by women in the country's space program. He said missions like Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan would not be possible without their contribution and participation. (PTI)

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PM Modi was at the VSSC to inaugurate three major technical facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).  (PTI)

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PM Modi was at the VSSC to inaugurate three major technical facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). (PTI)

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The astronauts are undergoing training for the country's maiden human space flight mission, Gaganyaan.  (PTI)

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The astronauts are undergoing training for the country's maiden human space flight mission, Gaganyaan. (PTI)

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The Gaganyaan mission is India's first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centres. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 27, 2024 2:41 PM

The Gaganyaan mission is India's first human space flight program for which extensive preparations are underway at various ISRO centres. (PTI)

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