India ISRO Gaganyaan First Crewed Launch

India's ISRO launched its first crewed Gaganyaan mission in 2025, placing two astronauts in Earth orbit for three days and achieving a safe splashdown in the Bay of Bengal. This makes India the fourth nation to independently achieve human spaceflight, with a 150% cost savings compared to the average crewed mission. The milestone cements India's position in the new space economy, surpassing #7 missions in national prestige.