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The Union Minister of State for Space, Jitendra Singh, announced that trials for the Gaganyaan missions by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are scheduled to commence later in October. This announcement was more special as this second phase of the mission involved the launch of Vyom Mitra, a female spacefaring humanoid robot.
Vyom Mitra, a name derived from the Sanskrit words "Vyoma" (meaning "Space") and "Mitra" (meaning "Friend"), was introduced as a prototype for the Gaganyaan missions during the opening session of the 2021 event titled 'Human Spaceflight and Exploration - Present Challenges and Future Trends.'
Vyom Mitra possesses the capability to monitor module parameters, issue alerts, and execute life support operations. It is designed to simulate human functions in the space environment and interact with the life support system. Additionally, Vyom Mitra can perform tasks such as operating switch panels and serving as a companion to astronauts, engaging in conversations, recognizing them, and responding to their inquiries.
The Gaganyaan mission, which is part of the broader Gaganyaan project, seeks to demonstrate India's human spaceflight capabilities by sending a crew of three members into orbit at an altitude of 400 kilometers for a three-day mission. The mission will conclude with their safe return to Earth, landing in the Indian sea waters.
This ambitious project is being realized through a comprehensive approach, leveraging in-house expertise, the experience of the Indian industry, the intellectual resources of Indian academia and research institutions, and cutting-edge technologies available from international agencies. Key prerequisites for the success of the Gaganyaan mission include the development of critical technologies such as a human-rated launch vehicle for safely transporting the crew into space, a life support system to create an Earth-like environment for the crew in space, provisions for crew emergency escape, and the evolution of crew management protocols for training, recovery, and rehabilitation.
Numerous precursor missions have been planned to demonstrate the Technology Preparedness Levels before the actual Human Space Flight mission takes place. These demonstrator missions include the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT), Pad Abort Test (PAT), and Test Vehicle (TV) flights. The safety and reliability of all systems will undergo rigorous testing in unmanned missions prior to embarking on manned missions.
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