'Gaganyaan Mission Prototype': Couple Jets Off To Space Using Indian Jugaad
India is gearing up for the launch of the Gaganyaan Mission, the country's inaugural manned mission to the moon, with the selected astronauts already revealed. While the chosen four prepare for their lunar journey, the rest of us Indians might feel left out. However, showcasing our knack for jugaad, a couple has discovered a unique method to embark on a space adventure.
India is gearing up for the launch of the Gaganyaan Mission, the country's inaugural manned mission to the moon, with the selected astronauts already revealed. While the chosen four prepare for their lunar journey, the rest of us Indians might feel left out. However, showcasing our knack for jugaad, a couple has discovered a unique method to embark on a space adventure.
Going to space on a Diwali firecracker
A video that is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) depicts a couple seated on a rocket, with a younger man igniting it like a Diwali firecracker.
The woman, equipped with a bag of essentials, appears prepared for the journey.
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As they soar into the sky, the hope is that their adventure extends beyond, possibly into space!
The video is evidently edited, capturing attention in quite a unique manner.
Watch the video here:
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Gaganyaan mission prototype, say netizens
Having amassed over 11.3k views, the video amused the Internet.
"Science ka ek behtareen ajooba," said one.
Another jokingly quipped, "Will they come back now?" while someone said, "Gaganyaan mission ka prototype."
What is the Gaganyaan mission?
India's maiden human space flight initiative, the Gaganyaan mission, is currently undergoing comprehensive preparations across various ISRO centers.
According to ISRO, the Gaganyaan project aims to showcase human spaceflight capabilities by sending a three-member crew to an orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission.
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The objective is to safely bring them back to Earth, with a planned landing in the Indian sea waters.
The chosen four astronauts have received training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Russia.
An estimated Rs 9,023 crore has been invested in the Gaganyaan mission.
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In October 2023, ISRO scientists successfully launched a rocket from Sriharikota, carrying payloads associated with crew safety for the Gaganyaan mission. The mission had achieved its objective of Crew Module and Crew Escape separation with precision.
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