🛟 Ground Support & Infrastructure
The Gaganyaan mission is supported by a robust network of ground infrastructure designed to ensure safety, coordination, and real-time monitoring during all phases of the mission. ISRO has partnered with key agencies to strengthen every aspect of launch readiness, mission control, and recovery.
🚀 Launch Support
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota: Main launch complex with upgraded facilities for human-rated LVM3 missions.
- Crew Readiness Facilities: Includes astronaut pre-boarding check rooms, health monitoring, and secure transportation.
- Crew Emergency Response Systems: On-ground escape routes, high-speed evacuation vehicles, and rescue protocols.
🧠 Mission Control & Tracking
- ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC): Central hub for monitoring spacecraft systems, telemetry data, and ground commands.
- Remote Tracking Stations: Spread across India and abroad (via international collaboration) to ensure global coverage and real-time updates.
- Voice & Video Uplink: Two-way communication links with astronauts for health, mission updates, and remote instructions.
🌊 Recovery & Sea-Based Support
- Indian Navy Collaboration: Specially trained recovery teams and naval ships will assist in locating and retrieving the Crew Module post-splashdown.
- Bay of Bengal Splashdown Zone: Identified as the recovery site with helicopters and fast craft ready for immediate intervention.
- Post-Landing Support: Includes astronaut extraction, medical evaluation, and rapid transport to safety zones or hospitals.
Together, these ground systems form the backbone of mission assurance — from countdown to crew recovery — ensuring India’s human spaceflight program is supported by world-class infrastructure.