This is a short summary of a quantum leap to be undertaken by the Developing Space fairing nation India. This article sums up the missions undertaken so far and a rough roadmap to the future missions under the programme. — ( Gaganyaan in Sanskrit: गगनयान, ~ “Sky Vehicle” ) Number of Crew member: Gaganyaan is a fully autonomous 3.7-tonne (8,200 lb) spacecraft designed to carry a 3-member crew to orbit and safely return to the Earth.