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3rd launch pad - Gaganyaan mission

September 23 , 2018 2127 days 965 0
  • ISRO is setting up third launch pad at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh to undertake Gaganyaan manned space flight programme.
  • It will be India’s first manned space mission. Under this mission, the crew of three astronauts will conduct experiments on microgravity in space.
  • Under it, India is planning to send three humans (Gaganyatris) into space i.e. in low earth orbit (LEO) by 2022 i.e. by 75th Independence Day.
  • The crew will be selected jointly by Indian Air Force (IAF) and ISRO.

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