Question

Which Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission involves uncrewed test flights planned for 2026 to validate critical systems, including the humanoid robot Vyom Mitra, ahead of its first human spaceflight?

• A. Chandrayaan-4 Mission
• B. Mangalyaan-2 Mission
• C. Gaganyaan-1 Mission
• D. Venus Orbiter Mission

Hint:

"Gagan" means sky/space and "Yaan" means vehicle. "Vyom" means space and "Mitra" means friend. Therefore, the "Space-Friend" robot (Vyom Mitra) belongs to the "Space-Vehicle" mission (Gaganyaan).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Know the Gaganyaan program structure.
Gaganyaan is ISRO's first human spaceflight program. Before sending astronauts (Gaganauts), ISRO plans uncrewed test missions to validate all life-support and safety systems.
Step 2: Identify the mission carrying Vyom Mitra.
Vyom Mitra is ISRO's humanoid space robot, designed to simulate human functions and monitor life-support systems during test flights. She is part of Gaganyaan-1 (G1), the uncrewed test mission planned for 2026.
Step 3: Eliminate the distractors.
Chandrayaan-4 targets the Moon, Mangalyaan-2 targets Mars, and Venus Orbiter (Shukrayaan) targets Venus. Vyom Mitra is specifically tied to the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, not any planetary probe.
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