Gaganyaan first uncrewed mission HLVM3 G1/OM1: roadmap and parts
Why in the news
ISRO’s chairperson V. Narayanan said the launch date of the first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight would be shared shortly. It was first aimed at early 2026, but safety testing has taken priority.
Key facts
- Mission: HLVM3 G1/OM1, the first orbital flight of the Human-Rated LVM3 with an uncrewed Crew Module.
- Plan: three uncrewed missions precede the crewed flight.
- Goals: check launch vehicle performance, orbital module injection and sea recovery of the capsule.
- Delay: originally slated for the first quarter of 2026; minor slip due to rigorous testing.
Spacecraft components
| Part | Role |
|---|---|
| Human-Rated LVM3 (HLVM3) | India’s heaviest rocket, re-engineered for safety with an escape system and sensors tracking parameters affecting human life |
| Crew Module (CM) | Living space for astronauts; double-walled pressurised structure |
| Service Module (SM) | Supplies power and propulsion to the Crew Module in orbit |
About Vyommitra
- Female-looking half-humanoid robot built by ISRO.
- Flies on uncrewed missions to imitate human activity and monitor effects such as microgravity and vibration.
Exam angle
- Launcher being human-rated: LVM3.
- Orbital module = Crew Module + Service Module.
- Robot astronaut: Vyommitra.
- ISRO Chairperson named in the news: V. Narayanan.