🏢 ISRO Facilities Involved in Gaganyaan
The Gaganyaan mission is a national endeavor involving several ISRO centers working in perfect coordination. Each facility plays a critical role — from spacecraft manufacturing and testing to astronaut training, launch support, and mission control.
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram: Lead center for rocket design, integration of the LVM3, and Crew Escape System development.
- Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), Bengaluru: Dedicated to Gaganyaan, it oversees astronaut training, life support systems, and overall human mission planning.
- ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri: Responsible for testing and qualifying rocket engines and propulsion systems used in LVM3.
- U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru: Designs and develops the Crew Module and Service Module, including avionics, environmental systems, and re-entry configurations.
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota: Primary launch site for LVM3 with upgraded facilities for human-rated launches and crew access systems.
- ISTRAC (ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network): Coordinates tracking, telemetry, mission operations, and communication with the Crew Module.
- Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru: Works closely with HSFC to assess astronaut medical fitness, endurance, and survival readiness.
These facilities reflect India’s growing space ecosystem, with each center contributing to a mission that combines advanced engineering, biomedical science, astronautics, and national ambition.