| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event/Highlight | India preparing to send a humanoid robot named Vyommitra into space as part of its Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. |
| Robot Name | Vyommitra (derived from "Vyoma" meaning space + "Mitra" meaning friend). |
| Developed By | ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), specifically the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Kerala. |
| Robot Description | Half-humanoid robot with an upper body (torso, arms, head) but no legs in its initial version. AI-enabled with sensors to monitor environmental parameters, operate panels, issue alerts, and simulate human responses in space. |
| Role in Gaganyaan | Accompanies the first uncrewed test flight (Gaganyaan‑1) scheduled for December 2025. Validates critical systems in microgravity, monitors life support, avionics, environmental control, and structural responses. Acts as a precursor to crewed missions. |
| Technical Aspects | Skull and structural components made of high-strength aluminum alloys to withstand launch vibrations. Sensors measure pressure, temperature, and gas levels. Capable of speech interaction (Hindi/English) and responds to commands. |
| Mission Context | 2025 declared as "Gaganyaan Year" by ISRO. First uncrewed flight (Gaganyaan‑1) to carry Vyommitra into low Earth orbit to test crew module and systems. Crewed launches expected by early 2027. Timeline adjusted for extensive testing. |
| Key Takeaways | Vyommitra to fly in Gaganyaan‑1 (December 2025) as a half-humanoid robot to test spacecraft systems. Monitors life support, environmental parameters, and simulates human responses. Integral to India's human spaceflight goals. |
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