When Indian Space Research Organisation will send its first Astronaut in Space it does not have to worry about Spacesuit because that astronaut is not going to be a human, it is a humanoid.
What is Vyyommitra?
Vyommitra is a female humanoid robot which is developed by Indian Space Research Organisation to support the astro crew during jouney of Space in Gaganyaan.
The Launch
Vyommitra was unveiled on 22 January 2020 at ISRO Headquarters.
The Journey
The Journey of Gaganyaan is divided into three parts of which the first two will be unmanned missions to check whether the Spacecraft is working good at higher altitudes and Space as well.
First launch will be on December 2020. Second launch will be on July 2021. Third launch will be on Decmber 2021 or starting 2022. And the final mission will be manned mission with three astronauts joined by Vyommitra as well.
Abilities
Supporting crew is not only thing that Vyommitra was built to do. It has a lot more features:
Microgravity Experiments
It can speak English and Hindi
Mimic Humans
Recognise other Humans
Respond to Queries
Performs Environmental Control and Life Support System
Handle switch panel operations
Can alert with Air Pressure Change Warnings
The End Notes
This is a precious and a very proud moment for me to share something about Vyommitra which is going to share a lot about Space Journey with us in Future.
That's all for today. Wait, for the next one.
Cheers!
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