SAKHI App to Assist Gaganyaan Crew

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Recently, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), an ISRO Facility at Thumba, has developed a multi-purpose ‘SAKHI app’ that will help astronauts on Gaganyaan space flight mission.

SAKHI App

SAKHI App

  • It refers to ‘Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction’ (SAKHI) 
  • Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), an ISRO Facility at Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Purpose:  During the Mission;
    • It will perform a range of tasks such as looking up vital technical information or communicating with one another for Gaganyaan Crew. 
  • Utility: 
    • Health Monitoring: 
      • It will provide information on key parameters like blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation & invaluable insights into the crew’s physical condition throughout the mission.
      • It  will also remind them about their hydration and dietary schedules and sleep patterns. 
    • Connectivity: 
      • Astronauts can use the app to maintain a log on the mission in multiple formats including voice records, texts and images. 
      • It will keep the crew connected with the onboard computer and ground-based stations, guaranteeing a seamless communication link. 
  • Current Status of SAKHI App: Currently an engineering model tested of the custom-built (hand-held smart device featuring SAKHI). The development of a flight model is in progress. 

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News Source: THE HIndu

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