ISRO Expands Astronaut Cadre To Include Civilian STEM Experts For Gaganyaan And Future Crewed Missions, To Fly Only From Fourth Mission

India’s astronaut cadre is set to undergo a significant transformation as the Indian Space Research Organisation prepares to open future missions to civilian participation, reported Chetan Kumar of TOI.This marks a decisive shift in the country’s approach to human spaceflight, moving beyond the initial focus on safety and technology validation towards building a sustained astronaut pool for
India’s astronaut cadre is set to undergo a significant transformation as the Indian Space Research Organisation prepares to open future missions to civilian participation, reported Chetan Kumar of TOI.This marks a decisive shift in the country’s approach to human spaceflight, moving beyond the initial focus on safety and technology validation towards building a sustained astronaut pool for
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