## Gaganyaan: India's First Human Space Mission
India's first human space mission, Gaganyaan, is set to launch in 2024. The project, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aims to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capability by sending a crew of 3 astronauts to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission[1].
Key milestones achieved so far include:
- Test vehicle for characterization of Crew Escape System ready at SDSC[1]
- Crew module underwent its first uncrewed experimental flight on December 18, 2014[3]
- Design of crew module completed as of May 2019[3]
- Astronaut training facility established in Bengaluru[1]
The Gaganyaan spacecraft will be launched by a Human-rated LVM3 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. It consists of a Service Module and a Crew Module, with the latter providing an Earth-like environment for the astronauts[1][3].
If successful, India will become the fourth nation to launch a human spaceflight mission after the USA, Russia, and China[2].
## 3 Indians Preparing for Deep Sea Mission
In a parallel development, three Indian astronauts are currently undergoing training for a deep sea mission, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and ISRO[5].
The deep sea mission aims to explore the ocean depths and conduct various experiments. The three astronauts, selected from ISRO, will undergo specialized training for the deep sea mission, which is expected to take place in 2025[5].
This deep sea mission is part of India's broader efforts to expand its capabilities in space and ocean exploration. It will also contribute to the development of new technologies and scientific knowledge in these domains.
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