"Female Robot 'Vyommitra' Will Go To Space": Science Minister On Gaganyaan
During the NDTV G20 Conclave, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that India will include a female robot named "Vyommitra" in the Gaganyaan mission. He mentioned that a trial spaceflight is scheduled for the first or second week of October. In a subsequent mission, the female robot "Vyommitra" will be sent to space as part of the Gaganyaan project. The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology emphasized the importance of ensuring the safe return of astronauts alongside their successful space journey, acknowledging that the Gaganyaan project faced delays due to the pandemic.