The first humanless Gaganyaan expedition, which will include a humanoid robot called "Vyommitra," is scheduled to launch in December, marking a significant milestone for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Notably, this mission will be India's first attempt to launch a human-like robot into space, giving researchers the opportunity to test systems and collect vital data in a man-free setting.
India's First Humanoid Robot in Space, Vyommitra

Vyommitra was painstakingly designed to mimic human operations in space and was mainly created at the Central Tools and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar. The robot can carry out a number of jobs on board the spacecraft because it has a head, two arms, and more than half of a human-like body.

For more than two years, the planned length of its operational stay in orbit, Vyommitra will track temperature, pressure, and other environmental factors while sending real-time data to mission headquarters, according to ISRO officials.

Additionally, the robot will have scanning and radar capabilities, which will be very useful for assessing how well spacecraft behave in microgravity.

The project reportedly cost Rs 40–50 lakh and took approximately four months to complete at CTTC. Engineers and senior production managers from the centre were closely involved in developing and testing the robot.

“Vyommitra is the first Indian humanoid to travel in space. Its instruments and onboard systems will relay vital information about space conditions, paving the way for future human missions,” said Asik Rasid, senior production manager.