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Indian Space Research OrganizationLaunch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III)Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Gaganyaan-1
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Summary
Gaganyaan-1 is expected to launch on an Indian Space Research Organization Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India in November 2026. It is Indian Space Research Organization's 104th launch, 6th this year and humanity's 7,435th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 10th Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) flight and the 1st this year. The payload is bound for low Earth orbit (LEO). The spacecraft is Gaganyaan G1.
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Test Flight · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Milestone
- Planned as the 10th Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) flight · 1st this yearIndian Space Research Organization's 104th launch6th this yearhumanity's 7,435th orbital launch attempt262nd orbital launch attempt this year
Spacecraft
Gaganyaan G1
First operational Gaganyaan capsule.
- Destination: Low Earth Orbit
Flight preview
Orbit: representative
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About this launch
First uncrewed orbital test flight of the Gaganyaan capsule.
Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Planned as the 35th launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, 3rd this year · 109th from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
33 launches from this pad · 105 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
30 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Updates
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Questions
When does Gaganyaan-1 launch?
Gaganyaan-1 is scheduled in November 2026.
Where can I watch Gaganyaan-1 live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching Gaganyaan-1?
Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III), flown by Indian Space Research Organization. Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (GSLV Mk III) spec sheet
Where is Gaganyaan-1 launching from?
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.
What orbit is Gaganyaan-1 going to?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), a test flight mission.
Which program is Gaganyaan-1 part of?
Gaganyaan. About Gaganyaan