Bhubaneswar: Despite the recent failure of the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan remains confident about the organisation’s future plans.
According to Narayanan, 2025 is set to be a landmark year for ISRO, with several key missions planned, including Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5, as well as three uncrewed missions.
The ISRO chief attributed the failure of the PSLV-C61 mission to a drop in chamber pressure during the third stage of the launch, which impacted the fourth stage’s performance. A national-level committee has been formed to investigate the cause of the pressure drop.
However, Narayanan highlighted ISRO’s past achievements and expressed confidence in the organisation’s ability to move forward. He stated that India’s space programme is steadily working towards ensuring food, water, and power security, while also preparing for the country’s first human spaceflight by 2027, known as the ‘Gaganyaan’ programme.
The Gaganyaan programme is a significant milestone for India’s space exploration efforts, and ISRO is working tirelessly to achieve this goal. Narayanan’s visit to the Central Toolroom and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar reflects the organisation’s commitment to advancing its capabilities and achieving its objectives.
The PSLV-C61 mission failure was a rare setback for ISRO, which has an impressive track record of successful launches. The organisation is expected to bounce back from this setback and continue to push the boundaries of space exploration and research.
