First Indian Astronaut On Moon By 2040, Says ISRO Chairman Somanath.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to send Indian astronauts to the moon for the first time by 2040, its chairman S Somanath said in an article. Four test pilots from the Indian Air Force have been selected as astronaut designates for the mission."Looking ahead, ISRO aims to take the next step in space exploration with the Gaganyaan programme, planning to launch a crew of 2