Gaganyaan crew space comfort sealed by Midhani mettle

When India's first astronauts take flight in Isro's maiden crewed space mission on 'Gaganyaan' sometime in 2025, they will be ensconced in relative comfort in zero gravity thanks to the special alloy used for the crew chamber. The alloy, Titanium-31, has been developed by city-based Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (Midhani), a ministry of defence enterprise, which specialises in the production of special steels and alloys.

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