TNPSC Thervupettagam
June 1 , 2019 2005 days 1237 0
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for astronaut selection and training for Gaganyaan Programme.
  • The program is scheduled for 2022.
  • IAF’s Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) will undertake and lead the selection and training of astronauts.
  • It will shortlist three sets of three astronauts (9 Members) to be trained for Gaganyaan mission.
  • On 30 January 2019, ISRO had set up Human Spaceflight Centre at its headquarters in Bengaluru.
  • It provides a unique micro-gravity platform in space to India for conducting experiments and test for future technologies.

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