Science & Technology Current Affairs - 2026-04-26

Background: The Gaganyaan programme, India's ambitious human spaceflight mission, aims to send Indian astronauts into space. It is being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Current Context: ISRO is gearing up for the first uncrewed test flight of the Gaganyaan mission, a critical step before human spaceflights. This test flight will validate the performance of the crew escape system and the spacecraft's systems under various mission conditions. The mission is progressing with rigorous testing and development of indigenous technologies. Impact: The successful completion of the uncrewed test flight will be a significant milestone, boosting confidence for subsequent crewed missions and reinforcing India's capabilities in advanced space exploration and technology.