In the wake of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission, ISRO Chairman S. Somnath announced on Tuesday that the designs for Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5 have been completed. The space agency is now seeking government approval for these upcoming missions. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is slated for launch in 2028.Additionally, Somnath revealed that ISRO plans to launch 70 satellites over the next five years. As part of the Gaganyaan project, ISRO is set to conduct its first unmanned mission in December this year. All stages of the rocket for this mission have already arrived at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) in Sriharikota.Somnath also highlighted growing private sector interest, with over ten companies expressing interest in manufacturing Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rockets. These rockets are designed to deploy small satellites into orbit, reflecting the expanding role of private entities in India’s space exploration efforts.