Bengaluru (Karnataka): Four astronauts from the Indian Air force who underwent generic training in Russia's Glavkosmos for the Gaganyaan mission have returned to India. They will now undergo module-specific training in India.
Speaking about the same, ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan told ETV Bharat's Prashobh DA about the training which will be provided to the IAF astronauts.
REPORTER:What will be the stages ahead in training?
Dr K Sivan, ISRO Chairman: After generic training in Russia, training in India will be module-specific training as they will be travelling in the Indian module. There are four modules:
1.Theory of rocketry and space dynamics: As Indian astronauts will be flying in an Indian made module, it is necessary to understand the mechanism of space rocketry and space dynamics.
2. Simulation of functions: post theory class astronauts will be in simulation tests, which will have a clear understanding of the screen and understanding display of the crew module.
3. Emergency landing training: Astronauts will be training for emergencies during landing. This training will have sea survival training and, other survival training will also be given.
4.Ready condition till boarding: Parallelly astronauts will have physical and mental fitness training until they board the crew module of Gaganyaan. This training will be provided by 'The Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM)'. The astronauts must be fit, in ready condition, continue their training until the day of flight and these astronauts cannot be idle, explained ISRO Chairman K Sivan.
REPORTER:Are COVID precautions being taken?
Dr K Sivan:The astronauts have been isolated, accommodated in separate rooms and it is made sure that they do not come in contact with anyone.
REPORTER:What about the unmanned mission before the manned mission?
Dr K Sivan:The unmanned mission will be done this year-end. It is only after the analysis of the unmanned mission, that the manned mission shall be planned. We want to be sure that the unmanned mission is perfect.
REPORTER:What kind of training was given in Russia?
Dr K Sivan:Astronauts went through a series of generic tests in Russia, which is the ability to withstand heavy loads, survival tests like emergency landing wherein the crew might land anywhere on the globe, which includes survival training in the forest, sea and other geographic conditions. Also, these astronauts went through '0' G training and theory classes, also these astronauts have been trained for their behaviour and other aspects prior to visiting the International space station.
