India's Space Minister Jitendra Singh announced that the launch of the first manned space mission Gaganyaan will take place in the first quarter of 2027, marking another delay from the original date set for 2022. The statement was made during a press conference broadcast by Space.com. • Three essential tests before the manned mission According to Indian officials, the manned H1 mission will be preceded by three unmanned launches, essential to verify the safety of the rocket and infrastructure. "