Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman S Somanath has expressed his wish for increased female representation in the nation’s space missions. He said this desire echoes the sentiments of the nation, including that of the Prime Minister. Somanath clarified that as astronauts had already been selected and trained, participation of women won’t be feasible in Gaganyaan’s inaugural mission, which aims to send humans to space and bring them back safely to Earth. However, he expressed optimism of greater female involvement in future Gaganyaan missions.