ISRO's Upcoming Missions Until 2026

Summary of ISRO’s Upcoming Missions and Gaganyaan Program

1. ISRO's Planned Missions by March 2026: The Department has outlined seven key missions aimed at enhancing India’s position in the global space market.

   Sl. No.	Mission	Objective
   1	LVM3 M6/NSIL	Dedicated commercial launch of the Bluebird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile Inc, USA via NSIL.
   2	PSLV C62/EOS N1	Launch of an Earth observation satellite along with 18 co-passenger satellites for various Indian and international users.
   3	HLV-M3 G1/OM1	First uncrewed Gaganyaan mission to demonstrate complete mission operations including aerodynamic characteristics.
   4	GSLV F17/EOS-05	Launch of Earth observation satellite for strategic use.
   5	PSLV C63/TDS-01	Technology demonstration of high thrust electric propulsion systems and indigenous components including the TWT amplifier.
   6	PSLV N1/EOS-10	Launch of an Earth observation satellite for oceanographic studies along with Mauritius' joint satellite (IMJS).
   7	SSLV L1/NSIL	Dedicated commercial mission post-reforms for NSIL to ensure competitive launches in the global market.

2. NSIL Initiatives:

   • Commercial Satellite Launch: NSIL has launched two commercial communication satellites and plans to deploy three more over the next 3-4 years.
   • Collaborative Development: NSIL is collaborating with HAL and L&T to build five PSLV-XL models, the first of which is expected to launch in Q1 2026.
   • Past Launch Success: NSIL has successfully launched a total of 137 customer satellites via 5 PSLV, 2 LVM3, and 2 SSLV missions.

3. Key Technologies and Innovations:

   • Electric Propulsion Systems: New technology demonstrations for future electric satellites to enhance self-reliance.
   • Indigenous Amplifiers: The introduction of the indigenous TWT amplifier assists in satellite transponder technology for self-sufficiency.
   • NVS-03 Satellite: Part of the navigation satellite group, catering to PNT services essential for applications like vehicle tracking and fisheries communication.

4. Expected Outcomes:

   • Establishing India as a dominant player in the commercial satellite launch service market.
   • Validation of new technology components and systems that will contribute to national and international navigation and communication efforts.
   • Enhanced capacity for weather, oceanographic, and terrestrial monitoring through specifically designed payloads on upcoming satellites like OceanSat-3A.

5. Significance for National Development:

   • Space science missions drive significant national advancement and pride, bolstering India's global standing.
   • Contributions toward STEM education and skill development for future generations through innovative space missions.

Conclusion

ISRO's roadmap till March 2026 emphasizes advanced satellite launches and significant contributions toward making India a competitive player in the global space arena, targeting technological advancements, research, and international collaborations to obtain self-reliance in space technology.