ISRO plans four functional launch pads by 2029; chief Narayanan outlines Gaganyaan roadmap
ISRO Chief S. Somanath Narayanan announced plans for four functional launch pads by 2029, including a dedicated 2,000-acre Small Satellite Launch Vehicle complex in Kulasekarapattinam. The agency aims to conduct its first uncrewed Gaganyaan test within two months, followed by two more tests before a crewed mission, enhancing India's space capabilities.