What is Isro's 'analog' space mission and what is it's aim?

ISRO is conducting an analog mission in Ladakh as part of its Gaganyaan program to prepare astronauts for India’s first human spaceflight. The mission will replicate space conditions such as isolation and confinement to study physical, mental, and operational challenges, ensuring astronauts’ readiness for space.

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