NEW DELHI, May 6 -- India's first human Space mission "Gaganyaan" programme has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

Disclosing this while speaking at a media interaction at National Media Centre here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh provided detailed updates on the mission's current status, technological progress, and the broader economic dividends emerging from India's cost-effective space programme.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the successful completion of the TV-D1 missi...