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BHAVESH JAGLANAIR 128· 2025

Question Q.6GS3GS3

Gaganyan mission is a landmark endeavour for India, marking significant advancements in space exploration and contributing to broader national objectives; however, overcoming the associated technical and safety challenges is crucial for its success. Analyse.

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Gaganyaan mission of ISRO aims to take 2-3 Indian Gaganauts to the lower earth orbit for 3 days. Landmark event for India: I Significant advancements in space: (1) Development of Human-rated launch craft engine (VLex-2SD) (2) Only 4th country to take humans to space (3) Development of humanoid to mitigate human presence in space II Contribution to broader objectives: (1) Fuel-use technologies & Oxygen generator onboard

3Development of MAE (meals ready to eat) to be used for armed forces in siachen (4) Study of impact of UV on lungs, environment critical to know impact of climate change in Himalyas Associated safety and technical issues: (1) Complex seating maneuver (2) Landing and retrieval from ocean (3) Development of life abort & safe return in case of mishap (4) Protection against UV rays & burn in space In-house efforts at ASAT, DRDO, ISRO, NAL and global collaboration with ROSCOSMOS, French Space Agency will ensure a hugely successful mission
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In-house efforts at ASAT, DRDO, ISRO, NAL and global collaboration with ROSCOSMOS, French Space Agency will ensure a hugely successful mission.

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BHAVESH JAGLAN

AIR 1282025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Science and Technology

Space missions

Gaganyaan mission of ISRO

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