What is the name of the Indian crewed orbital spacecraft designed to carry three people to low Earth orbit as part of the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Gaganyaan
- Step 1: Gaganyaan is an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft intended to be the formative spacecraft of the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme. Answer: Gaganyaan. The spacecraft is being designed to carry three people to low Earth orbit. Why not the others: Vyommitra, Nisar and Samudrayaan don't fit.
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