Key Points
India has launched its first analogue space mission in Leh, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration efforts...
The mission aims to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat, addressing the challenges that future astronauts may encounter on missions beyond Earth...
This pioneering initiative is a collaborative endeavour involving the Human Spaceflight Centre of Isro, AAKA Space Studio, the University of Ladakh, IIT Bombay, and is supported by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council...
This initiative is part of India's broader ambition to enhance its capabilities in human spaceflight and interplanetary exploration, including the Gaganyaan program, which aims to send Indian astronauts into space...
As India continues to position itself as a significant player in global space exploration, this analogue mission represents a vital step toward preparing for future human expeditions to the Moon and Mars...
