Bengaluru: ISRO Somnath revealed the details of space missions to be undertaken by India in the coming years. He said that the first manned mission ‘Gaganyan’, which aims to send a man to space, is likely to be carried out in 2026.
Indian Space Research Organization ISRO Chairman S Somnath revealed the future goals of the organization. He said that India has set a target of contributing at least 10 percent of the global participation in the space economy in the coming decade. He said that currently, India is contributing 2 percent. The ‘Indian Express article states that he made these key comments during a memorial lecture on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary on October 31 on Akashavani (All India Radio). It has been said that many big and small industries are showing interest in investing in the space sector and they have said that they will do their best to participate. Somnath disclosed that we are helping and guiding these companies.