India steps up space ambitions, eyes crewed missions and space station

India is preparing to take a major step in its space programme, as it moves closer to independently sending astronauts into orbit, while pursuing longer-term ambitions for its own space station and crewed missions to the moon. Its Gaganyaan programme is targeting its first uncrewed orbital mission for the final quarter of this year, ahead of its first planned crewed flight in 2027. CNA’s Priyata Brajabasi reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia