ISRO and Protoplanet start Mission Mitra in Ladakh training astronauts
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ISRO and Protoplanet have kicked off Mission Mitra in Ladakh, simulating near-space conditions to help train future Indian astronauts.
This project is all about testing how well people work together, solve problems, and stay calm when faced with tough, high-altitude environments: basically, what real space missions demand.
Mission Mitra informs ISRO safety protocols
Mission Mitra focuses on how astronauts handle isolation and low oxygen, skills that are just as important as the tech itself.
Dr. Siddharth Pandey from Protoplanet says understanding these human factors is key for safe missions.
The lessons learned will help ISRO fine-tune life-support systems and safety protocols as they aim to send Gaganyaan's first crew into space.