The Gaganyaan crewed space mission, initially set for 2022, has been delayed indefinitely, leaving India's space agency grappling with the reasons behind the postponement. The mission, which aims to make India the fourth country to send humans into orbit, was first announced in 2016 with a planned launch window of 2022.
According to sources, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been working on the Gaganyaan project for years, with a focus on developing a reliable crew capsule and launch vehicle. However, the agency has not provided any updates on the mission's status or the reasons for the delay.
The Gaganyaan mission is a significant step for India's space program, which has made notable achievements in recent years, including the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-1 lunar mission and the Mangalyaan Mars orbiter.
Despite the delay, the ISRO remains committed to the Gaganyaan mission, with officials expressing confidence in the agency's ability to overcome the challenges and achieve its goal of sending humans into orbit.