The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will launch several upcoming missions in 2023. Take a look at the various missions being launched by ISRO this year and in the coming years.
After Chandrayaan 3, ISRO is all set to surprise the world with India’s first journey to the Sun. The solar mission named Aditya L-1 will be launched from Sriharikota Space Center. The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, has carried out 124 spacecraft missions. 93 missions have also been launched and different missions are planned. Take a look at the different missions planned from 2021 onwards below.
ISRO Upcoming Mission 2024
Take a look at all the missions to be launched by ISRO in the coming years.
Nisar
NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) represents a collaborative project between NASA and ISRO. The goal of the mission is to launch a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite that will be used for remote sensing. This mission is scheduled to launch in January 2024. The satellite will map the world over 12 days and provide spatially and temporally consistent data. This data will help understand Earth’s ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level rise, groundwater and natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes and landslides.
INSAT 3DS
INSAT 3DS, an integral part of the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) series built by ISRO, is scheduled for a possible launch in January 2024. This satellite has been designed with the primary objective of facilitating, closely monitoring and enhancing understanding of weather systems. Disaster management efforts, and improving critical weather forecasts. INSAT-3DS will be carried in GSLV-MK-II.
Gaganyaan 1
The first mission of Gaganyaan is a collaborative effort between ISRO and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is scheduled to be launched in January or February 2024 and is intended to form the basis of the Indian human spaceflight programme. Gaganyaan 1, which functions as a test flight set to accommodate three crew members, will prepare India for its manned space missions.
Mangalyaan-2 (MOM 2)
Mangalyaan-2 is also known as Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2). This will be ISRO’s second Mars mission. The objective of this mission is to study the surface, atmosphere and climatic conditions.
The MOM 2 orbiter spacecraft will be equipped with scientific instruments, including a hyperspectral camera, to study the composition of the surface of Mars. It is also equipped with a magnetometer to study Mars’ magnetic field and radar to map the surface of Mars.
X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite
The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite is planned to be launched into orbit in 2024. The objective of this mission is to investigate the polarization of cosmic X-rays. The satellite, which is designed to remain operational for at least five years, will be used to observe pulsars, X-ray binaries associated with black holes, active galactic nuclei and non-thermal supernova remnants.
Shukrayaan-1 (Venus Orbiter Mission)
Under the Venus Orbiter Mission, ISRO is planning to launch a spacecraft to orbit the planet Venus. This will be India’s first attempt at planning a mission to Venus and its launch is scheduled for December 2024 or 2025. The purpose of this spacecraft, which will orbit Venus for five years, is to study the planet’s atmosphere.
List of ISRO Missions (2023-2024)
| Sr. No. | Project Name | Year | Mission |
| 1 | RISAT-1A | 2021 | Radar imaging satellite |
| 2 | Chandrayaan-3 | 2023 | Lunar lander, the rover |
| 3 | Aditya-L1 | 2023 | Solar observation |
| 4 | Gaganyaan 1 | 2024 | Uncrewed spacecraft flight test |
| 5 | Gaganyaan 2 | 2024 | Uncrewed spacecraft flight test |
| 6 | NISAR | Jan 2024 | SAR satellite |
| 7 | Shukrayaan-1 | Dec 2024 | Venus orbiter |
| 8 | Lunar Polar Exploration Mission | 2024 | Lunar lander, the rover |
| 9 | Mangalyaan 2 | 2024 | Mars Orbiter |
| 10 | Gaganyaan 3 | 2025 | Crewed Spacecraft |
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