ISRO to Launch US Commercial Satellite, updates on upcoming Gaganyaan & Chandrayaan missions
Speaking on the upcoming satellite launch, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said, "The launch date is not yet decided. It will be next month. We are planning to launch a commercial-based communication satellite using our LVM (Launch Vehicle Mark) -3 vehicle... It is a US satellite that we are going to launch on a commercial basis... We are working towards the Gaganyaan program... Many new projects have been approved by the government of India, such as Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5. Chandrayaan-4 is a sample-return mission targeted for 2028. Chandrayaan-5 is a collaborative mission with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).... We are working for the Viksit Bharat 2047..."
