7 Rockets, 1 Goal: ISRO's Daring Dash to Space Supremacy

Mission Roadmap

India's space agency outlines an ambitious slate post-SpaDeX success, targeting Sriharikota's PSLV and GSLV pads. These missions span navigation, Earth imaging, human spaceflight prep, and tech validation, aligning with Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksh Station goals by 2035.

Key Highlights

NVS-02 (Jan 2026): PSLV-XL deploys NavIC navigation satellite for regional GPS augmentation.

EOS-09 (Jan): Earth observation sat with synthetic aperture radar for disaster monitoring.

Gaganyaan TVR (Feb): Test vehicle re-entry demo, crucial for crewed orbital flight.

SSCRV (Mar): Spacecraft crew recovery vessel trials in Bay of Bengal.

Others: Reusable launch vehicle landing exp, industry-partnered small sats, tech missions.

Strategic Edge: Enhances self-reliance, supports 500+ foreign sat launches legacy.

Sources: ISRO official updates, The Hindu, Times of India