On 23 October 2025, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced that 90% of work on the Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight mission (G1) has been completed, with the launch scheduled for the first week of December 2025. He confirmed that all key tests — including those on the crew module, escape system, parachute, and communication subsystems — have been successfully conducted. The Vyomamitra humanoid will fly aboard this uncrewed mission to low Earth orbit.
The final crewed Gaganyaan mission is targeted for 2027, during which three Indian astronauts will travel to space and return safely.
Dr. Narayanan also provided updates on other ISRO projects:
- The NISAR Earth Observation Satellite will have its payloads operational within 10–15 days.
- The first base module of the Bharatiya Antriksh Station will be launched by 2028, with the space station expected by 2035.
- The NAVIC navigation satellite constellation (seven satellites) will be fully operational by 2027.
- The Mars Lander Mission configuration is under development and awaiting approval.
- ISRO is advancing technology for next-generation multi-stage rockets capable of lifting 75,000–80,000 kg, designed for human and deep space missions.
