India to launch GISAT-1A (GEO Imaging Satellite) Earth observation satellite to geostationary orbit to facilitate continuous observation of Indian sub-continent, quick monitoring of natural hazards and disaster.
First test flight of private company Skyroot Aerospace of India, launching its Vikram-1 vehicle with cubesats.
Launch window 08:45-12:45 India Time | HST 17:15-21:15 May 20 for Earth-observing satellite to geostationary orbit above India. Expected to be 5th successful launch of GSLV Mk II.
India planning for 2nd uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan to LEO ~400 km.
India Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), also called Bahubali, to launch 6,500-kg Bluebird 6 for AST SpaceMobile; launch was coordinated by New Space India Limited (NSIL), commercial arm of ISRO.
Uncrewed 1st test flight for Gaganyaan orbital mission scheduled to occur before end of year, will carry fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster); Re-entering capsule will slow to 8m / sec before landing.