Q14 · UPSC current affairs · 26 September 2026 · News · Gaganyaan Mission and Indian Human Spaceflight Programme

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In the context of ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission, what is the role of 'Vyommitra'?

A The primary human-rated launch vehicle carrying the orbital module
B A female-looking humanoid spacefaring robot developed for uncrewed test flights
C A high-altitude abort motor designed for emergency crew module ejection
D An orbital tracking radar station established in southern India

Correct answer: (b) A female-looking humanoid spacefaring robot developed for uncrewed test flights

Explanation

Option B is correct as Vyommitra is ISRO's humanoid robot designed for uncrewed Gaganyaan flights to simulate human functions. Options A, C, and D refer to launch abort systems, ground tracking stations, and launch vehicles respectively.

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