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ISRO memo bars resignations from Gaganyaan and key mission staff
The Hindu··16 Jul
The Department of Space on July 14 issued a memorandum to curb resignations from ISRO scientists and engineers on critical missions including Gaganyaan. About 100 ISRO personnel have quit across centres recently. Directors were told not to accept resignation requests from Group A staff on Gaganyaan and other key projects until completion. Requests must go to DoS for final decision.
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What It Means For You
- India's human spaceflight programme timeline may shift due to staff shortages.
- Private space startups are drawing experienced scientists from ISRO.
- National space missions depend on retaining critical technical personnel.
What's Happening
- DoS issued a memo on July 14 restricting resignations from key missions.
- About 100 ISRO personnel have quit across centres recently.
- Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission has been delayed from early 2026.
ISRO Exodus Context
- ISRO has 2,613 vacancies against 18,142 sanctioned posts.
- Recruitment for 1,449 positions is expected to complete by October 2026.
- Private companies like Agnikul are hiring former ISRO leaders.
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