The first crewed test flight of the Gaganyaan may last one day in space with the astronaut doing 16 orbits.

"We are at a critical juncture with Gaganyaan this year. We have three important missions scheduled. First and foremost is the unmanned mission to orbit, spend time in orbit and return; the second is a test about equipment and algorithm; the third is a test to check the launch pad scenario," he said.

The space agency also has a manned mission in the pipeline for which four astronaut-designates have been named. Of them, only one would ultimately fly to space, Dr Somanath said, adding that the others will also be trained.

Speaking about a launch date, Dr Somanath said, "The first test flight of the Gaganyaan is scheduled for the end of next year if all goes well. But everything depends on the progress we are going to make."

The first Gaganyaan crewed flight may last one day in space with the astronaut doing 16 orbits of Earth, this would effectively test the environmental life support and control systems says Dr Somanath.

That's fine. Step by step, build up India's crewed flight hardware heritage. A decade from now there might be an Indian on space continuously!

hmmm i don't understand gaganyaan is hyped 3 years or so but what will the astronauts really do ? they have no space station so just orbit and back ?

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