Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on Sunday that India’s first woman robot astronaut, “Vyommitra,” is set to embark on an uncrewed space mission ahead of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) much-anticipated “Gaganyaan” mission.
Scheduled for the third quarter of this year, the uncrewed “Vyommitra” mission aims to showcase advanced capabilities in space technology. The subsequent manned mission, “Gaganyaan,” is slated for launch in 2025 and will mark India’s inaugural human-crewed space flight, carrying Indian astronauts into space.
Dr. Singh revealed that “Vyommitra” is equipped with cutting-edge features, enabling it to monitor module parameters, issue alerts, and execute life support operations. This sophisticated robot astronaut is designed to simulate human functions in the challenging space environment and interact seamlessly with the life support system.
Highlighting the significance of the Gaganyaan project, the minister explained that it aims to demonstrate India’s capabilities in human spaceflight. The mission involves launching a crew of astronauts into an orbit approximately 400 kilometers above Earth and ensuring their safe return.