ISRO opens astronaut program to civilians from 4th Gaganyaan mission
NewsBytes | April 27, 2026 6:40 PM CST
Training center and life support technology
The upcoming astronaut batch will likely include six military pilots and four civilian specialists, matching international trends that blend safety with fresh expertise.
ISRO hopes this shift will make it possible to launch human missions more often, maybe even twice a year in the future.
There are still challenges ahead, like building a permanent training center and developing life-support technology, but this move signals bigger ambitions (and opportunities) for India in space.
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