
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that all activities for the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission are progressing well, though challenges exist. The first uncrewed mission is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2026. Three uncrewed missions will precede the crewed Gaganyaan mission. Officials discussed technological advancements, including robotics involvement and AI-ML techniques. The conference featured former ISRO chiefs and space sector representatives.