V Narayanan
ISRO's Ambitious Space Timeline: Chandrayaan-4 in 2028, Space Station by 2035, and Lunar Astronauts by 2040
Nov 16, 2025 03:16 pm CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan outlines India's ambitious space roadmap including seven upcoming launches, the Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample-return mission targeted for 2028, a space station by 2035, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission scheduled for 2027. With private sector participation growing exponentially, India aims to increase its global space economy share from 2% to 8% by 2030, with projections to reach USD 44 billion by 2033.
ISRO Aims to Launch 7 Space Missions by 2026: Chairman Reveals Gaganyaan Progress and Future Plans
Nov 03, 2025 02:24 am CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has announced an ambitious schedule of seven space missions to be completed by March 2026, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. Following the successful launch of the CMS-03 communication satellite, Narayanan detailed how these planned missions align with Prime Minister Modi's vision for 50 rocket launches over five years. The space agency has confirmed all hardware for the Gaganyaan programme has arrived at Sriharikota, with mission integration currently underway.
India's Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight Mission Reaches 90% Completion With 2027 Crewed Launch Target
Oct 23, 2025 11:23 pm CST
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan reports that India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, has reached 90% completion with significant progress in rocket systems, orbital modules, and safety mechanisms. The program successfully tested its critical parachute-based deceleration system at Sriharikota, marking a key milestone before the planned crewed mission in early 2027, which will be preceded by three uncrewed flights including one featuring the Vyommitra prototype.