ISRO learns from ISS mission for Gaganyaan preparation

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is monitoring the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). They were at the ISS for over nine months. ISRO chief V Narayanan expressed hope for their safe return in an interview. Narayanan discussed the challenges of space missions. He mentioned issues like helium leakage and the need for manual controls. He praised the resilience of the astronauts during their stay and noted that they conducted numerous experiments while in space. India is preparing for its own Gaganyaan mission and the Bharatiya Antariksh station. Narayanan stated that ISRO will analyze what led to the Boeing Starliner incident, which resulted in astronauts being stranded. He emphasized the importance of learning from such events to improve their systems. He also highlighted the success of India's Mars Orbiter Mission and underscored their commitment to reliability in operations. Training for Gaganyaan astronauts includes physical, theoretical, and experimental components to help them cope with challenges in space. Narayanan believes this training will ensure that they manage tough situations effectively.