Bhubaneswar, Oct. 11 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to make a landmark leap in December with the launch of its first humanless Gaganyaan mission, which will feature a humanoid robot named 'Vyommitra'.

Notably, this mission will mark India's first foray into sending a human-like robot into space, allowing scientists to test systems and gather critical data in a manless environment.

Vyommitra, developed primarily at the Central Tools and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar, has been meticulously engineered to replicate human functions in space. The robot is equipped with a head, two arms, and over half of a human-like torso, enabling it to perform a variety of tasks aboard the spacecraft.

ISRO officials state t...