From 104 satellites in one launch to a Mars mission on the first attempt, ISRO has astounded the world. Now, with the Gaganyaan mission, India steps into the era of crewed space exploration.

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, who joined office on January 16, hailed the launch as a big achievement. This mission is the 100th launch from ... ISRO also became the first country to orbit Mars on its ...