ISRO Announces Gaganyaan Manned Mission Date.

Science & Technology | Dated: 28 Feb 2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) officially announced that India highly anticipated first manned spaceflight, the Gaganyaan mission, is scheduled for launch in late 2026. The mission will carry three Indian astronauts to Low Earth Orbit.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The LVM3 rocket will be used as the launch vehicle.
  • The astronauts have undergone extensive training in Russia and India.
  • A successful mission will make India the fourth country to achieve this feat.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Mission: Gaganyaan.
  • Agency: ISRO.
  • Goal: Manned Spaceflight.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organization is responsible for executing India first manned spaceflight, the Gaganyaan mission?

Correct Answer: ISRO

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Gaganyaan

  • Objective - Human Spaceflight
  • Launch Vehicle - LVM3