ISRO to launch its 100th mission – NVS-02 satellite in January …

Wed Jan 01 03:33:14 UTC 2025: ## ISRO Sets Ambitious 2025 Spaceflight Agenda: 100th Mission, Chandrayaan-4 Docking, and Gaganyaan Tests

**Bengaluru, India** – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled an ambitious spaceflight program for 2025, highlighted by its 100th mission and crucial milestones in several high-profile projects. ISRO Chairman S Somanath announced that the organization will launch its 100th mission, the NVS-02 navigation satellite, aboard a GSLV rocket in January. This second-generation NavIC satellite will build upon the success of NVS-01, launched earlier this year, significantly enhancing India’s regional navigation capabilities.

Other key events slated for 2025 include:

* **Chandrayaan-4 Docking:** The final docking of the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission’s modules is expected around January 7th. This mission, involving multiple modules launched at different times, aims to achieve a successful lunar landing and return to Earth.

* **NISAR Launch:** The joint NASA-ISRO NISAR mission, designed for advanced Earth observation, is scheduled for launch in March. This satellite will provide crucial data for monitoring environmental changes and natural disasters.

* **Gaganyaan Progress:** ISRO plans two uncrewed test flights for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission in the first quarter of 2025, with the first crewed mission targeted for the third quarter. This will mark India’s entry as the fourth nation capable of independent human spaceflight.

* **GISAT-2 Launch:** The EOS-05 Earth observation satellite, GISAT-2, is planned for launch in 2025, providing crucial geospatial imagery for disaster monitoring and observation of the Indian subcontinent.

* **IDRSS Launch:** The first two satellites of the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS-1 and IDRSS-2) are slated for launch in 2025-26. This system will enable continuous communication between low Earth orbit spacecraft and ground stations, essential for missions like Gaganyaan.

ISRO’s packed 2025 schedule demonstrates India’s continued commitment to expanding its space exploration capabilities and technological prowess. The successful completion of these missions will solidify India’s position as a major player in the global space arena.