ISRO says 2025 delivered nearly 200 milestones, from its 100th launch and space-docking mastery to human spaceflight prep. Next up are three uncrewed Gaganyaan tests ahead of a crewed mission targeted for 2027, supported by successful parachute qualification trials and LVM3 readiness—signaling India’s accelerating path to human spaceflight leadership.
India’s space sector closes 2025 on a high, with ISRO reporting around 200 significant achievements—spanning the 100th launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, advances that made India the fourth nation to master space-docking, and stepping up human spaceflight preparations toward Gaganyaan. ISRO leadership indicated the first in a series of three uncrewed Gaganyaan test launches is next, marking the final lead-up to a crewed mission targeted for 2027news.eepcindia.com.
Critical safety systems progressed too: ISRO completed parachute deceleration qualification tests on December 18–19 at TBRL’s RTRS facility, validating drogue parachutes that stabilize and slow the crew module during re-entry—confirmed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. With the heavy-lift LVM3 platform operational, ISRO’s test stack readiness underpins the forthcoming Gaganyaan phasesRediff.com.
Major takeaways and notable updates
Milestone year: Nearly 200 ISRO achievements in 2025, including the 100th SDSC launch and space-docking mastery.
Gaganyaan timeline: First of three uncrewed tests is next; crewed mission target set for 2027.
Safety validated: Parachute deceleration qualification trials completed at TBRL, confirming drogue reliability.
Launcher readiness: LVM3 remains the operational heavy-lift backbone for upcoming missions.
Strategic momentum: India’s human spaceflight program advances with integrated testing and a defined flight path.
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