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ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, has an ambitious lineup of missions ahead. Aditya-L1, India’s first space-based observatory to study the Sun, is preparing for launch, expected in the first week of September. This observatory aims to gather valuable data about the dynamics of the Sun.

Another mission in ISRO’s schedule is the launch of the XPoSat, the country’s first dedicated polarimetry mission. This satellite will study bright astronomical X-ray sources and their behavior in extreme conditions.

ISRO is also gearing up for the launch of a climate observation satellite called INSAT-3DS. This satellite will provide valuable data for understanding changes in Earth’s ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, groundwater, and natural hazards.

Additionally, ISRO is working on a test vehicle mission to validate the crew escape system for Gaganyaan, India’s maiden human space flight program. This test mission will ensure the safety of future astronauts during their journey into space.

Furthermore, ISRO is collaborating with NASA on the development of NISAR (India-US Synthetic Aperture Radar). This Low Earth Orbit observatory will map the entire globe every 12 days, providing consistent data on Earth’s ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, groundwater, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and landslides.

Before embarking on the Gaganyaan human space flight mission, ISRO has planned two unmanned missions. The first unmanned crew module mission is scheduled for the beginning of next year.

The Gaganyaan mission’s objective is to demonstrate India’s capability to conduct a human space flight to Low Earth Orbit. The crew module will serve as the living quarters for astronauts and will orbit the Earth for one to three days before returning to a designated location at sea.

ISRO’s packed schedule includes various missions focused on scientific research, climate observation, and human space flight. This demonstrates India’s growing prowess in space exploration and its commitment to advancing scientific knowledge for the benefit of humanity.

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