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Upcoming India space missions

Astrosat-2: space telescope 

Aditya-L1, 2020: observe the Sun’s corona, photosphere and chromosphere 

Gaganyaan, 2021: foundation of Indian Human Spaceflight Programme; 3 astronauts in 400km orbit, 7 days

Shukrayaan, 2023: explore Venus’ atmosphere, to get to within 500km of the surface

Mangalyaan-2, 2024: second Mars orbiter (may have lander)

Chandrayaan-3, 2024: ISRO+JAXA, orbiter+lander