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title: India advances its human spaceflight plans.
description: India moves up its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. Stoke Space launches its Hopper2 test. Varda continues to fight for reentry of its vehicle. And more.
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# [India advances its human spaceflight plans.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/117)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Sep 19, 2023 2:10:00 AM

 

Summary

India's ISRO aims for its first crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, to possibly launch by the end of this year if testing in October is successful. Stoke Space successfully conducts a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) developmental test flight, showcasing their innovative hydrogen/oxygen engine and working towards a 100% reusable rocket with 24-hour turnaround. Varda Space struggles with regulatory hurdles, failing to secure support from the Air Force and the FAA for landing its in-space manufacturing vehicle, and more.

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