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DRDO is developing a space suit for ISRO's plan for a human space flight program scheduled in 2016. Bangalore-based Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL) is the nodal agency and is a part of DRDo Life Sciences with programs in life support systems, technical textiles, and materials. Indan astronauits are scheduled to be called vyomanauts.

Mysore-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), will develop the menu for the Indian astronauts. DFRL already has experience in spacefoods and had provided food for the first Indian astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, who flew on-board a Russian space vehicle in 1984. Space foods in DFRL menu - Frontier India - News, Analysis, Opinion - Frontier India - News, Analysis, Opinion