GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

Discuss in brief developments and challenges in the Gaganyaan mission of ISRO. What are the possible benefits of the mission for the society?

Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology

Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

How toppers approached it

From 11 of the 13 answers · about 190 words · 9% drew a diagram.

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The toppers’ answers

RuhaniAIR 5 · CSE 2023 · 33 wordsTheir whole copy

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The Gaganyaan mission of ISRO aims to send a manned space satellite to the space.

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* Developments in Gaganyaan mission * Crew entry and crew abort module has been tested * Collaboration with France for further training of astronauts * Air force officers have received training at Russia
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* Challenges in Gaganyaan mission * High budget * Risk to human life * Lack of experience * Lack of sufficient training * Space simulation on earth is difficult
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* Possible benefits to society * Enhanced space research * Enable India to build its own research station * Conduct and Test scientific experiments in space

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Thus, Gaganyaan mission has a huge potential of benefitting society hence it must be pursued with full rigour.

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