In an exciting revelation, S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), recently shared insights into India’s plans for space exploration. With a passion for venturing into the cosmos, Chairman Somanath unveiled a packed schedule of exploration missions that promise to keep ISRO at the forefront of the space race.
ISRO is set to launch a series of captivating missions, featuring exotic celestial destinations like Mars, Venus, and another lunar mission. What’s more, Chairman Somanath, who also serves as the Secretary of the Department of Space, didn’t hold back from discussing ISRO’s human spaceflight program during a recent interaction with journalists.
Beyond the allure of otherworldly explorations, ISRO is diligently preparing for missions dedicated to Earth’s climate and weather studies. Chairman Somanath, with infectious enthusiasm, underscored ISRO’s involvement in various scientific endeavours, including the deployment of communication and remote sensing satellites.
Speaking about the eagerly awaited Gaganyaan program, Chairman Somanath proudly announced the forthcoming maiden TV-D1 test flight scheduled for October 21. It’s a significant step towards realising India’s dream of human space exploration.
While ISRO continues its commitment to regular missions like satellite launches for communication and remote sensing, there’s no shortage of scientific missions in the pipeline. These missions are set to tackle complex issues such as aeronomy, thermal imaging, and climate change impact assessment.
ISRO’s maiden mission to study the Sun, known as Aditya-L1, is on an epic 110-day journey to the Lagrange point L1, set to reach its destination by mid-January. Chairman Somanath shared insights into this monumental endeavour, explaining, ” It is almost 110 days of journey, and it has covered some distance now.”
“Currently, everything is very healthy on Aditya L1,” Chairman Somanath emphasised, highlighting the space agency’s diligence in ensuring the success of its missions. Aditya-L1, launched on September 2, is poised to become India’s pioneering space-based observatory for studying the Sun, residing in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L1).
ISRO’s visionary leadership and commitment to scientific exploration make it a formidable player in the global space arena. With Chairman S Somanath at the helm and continuous support from the people of India, our own space organisation is set to reach new heights and inspire generations to come.