ISRO's Ambitious Line For 2025: Complete List of Upcoming Launches By India's Premier Space Agency
Preparation underway at SHAR for the launch of India's first satellite
launch vehicle SLV-3
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), established in 1969 and
headquartered in Bangalore, has made remarkable strides in space exploration,
including the historic Chandrayaan-3 mission, which successfully landed on the
moon's south pole. Earlier this year, ISRO celebrated a significant milestone
by launching the GSLV F-15 rocket, which carried the navigation satellite
NVS-02, marking its 100th launch mission.
To date, ISRO has conducted a total of 130 spacecraft missions and launched
433 foreign satellites, alongside developing 18 satellites in collaboration
with private players or students.
Looking ahead, ISRO has an ambitious line-up of upcoming missions that
underscore its commitment to advancing space technology and exploration. Among
these missions are:
| Mission | Mission Type | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaganyaan-1 | Human Spaceflight | The first test flight of the Gaganyaan spacecraft, designed to carry three astronauts and equipped with rendezvous and docking capabilities. | 2024 |
| NISAR | Earth Observation | A joint project with NASA to launch a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite for remote sensing is notable for being the first dual-band radar imaging satellite. | 2024 |
| Gaganyaan-2 | Human Spaceflight | The second test flight before the inaugural crewed mission. | Mid-2025 |
| Venus Orbiter Mission (Shukrayaan) | Planetary Exploration | An orbiter mission to study the atmosphere of Venus. | 2025 |
| Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (Mangalyaan-2) | Planetary Exploration | India’s second interplanetary mission to Mars is primarily an orbiter mission. | 2026 |
| Lunar Polar Exploration Mission | Lunar Exploration | A concept mission in collaboration with JAXA to explore the Moon’s south pole region. | 2026 |
| Gaganyaan-3 | Human Spaceflight | The first crewed Gaganyaan mission aimed to make India the fourth country to independently send humans to space. | 2026 |
| Chandrayaan-4 | Lunar Exploration | A lunar sample-return mission, the fourth in the Chandrayaan series, consists of multiple modules for different mission phases. | 2028 |
| Bharatiya Antariksha Station | Human Spaceflight | A planned space station that would weigh 20 tonnes and maintain an orbit approximately 400 kilometres above Earth, where astronauts could stay for 15–20 days. | 2028–2035 |
| AstroSat-2 | Astronomy & Astrophysics | India's second dedicated multi-wavelength space telescope. ISRO launched an ‘Announcement of Opportunity’ issued for ideas and the development of instruments for astronomy and astrophysics. | TBA |
These initiatives not only reflect ISRO's dedication to enhancing its
capabilities but also position India as a significant player in global space
exploration efforts. The successful execution of these missions will further
solidify ISRO's status as a leader in space technology and foster
international collaborations in scientific research and development.
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