The first manned mission by India was announced on 15 August _____ by Prime Minister of India. This mission aims to send four Indian astronauts into space.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 2018
India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on 15 August 2018. The mission, run by ISRO, aims to send Indian astronauts (called gaganyatris) into a low Earth orbit and bring them back safely; four Indian Air Force pilots were chosen and trained as the astronaut candidates.