In the concluding episode of The Scope’s 10-part Gaganyaan series, we look beyond India’s first human spaceflight mission to the technology that could shape what comes next: reusable rockets. From the economics of disposable launch systems and SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to ISRO’s Reusable Launch Vehicle programme and Pushpak landing experiments, the episode examines the challenges and possibilities of reusability. Could reusable launch vehicles enable more frequent crewed missions and help India build a sustained presence in Earth orbit? This episode explores what may come after Gaganyaan.
Updated - October 17, 2026 10:19 am IST