Indian astronauts are informally called Vyomanauts. This term is specifically used for astronauts participating in indigenous missions launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
While astronauts of Indian origin, such as those who have participated in NASA missions, are referred to as astronauts, the term "Vyomanaut" signifies those involved in India's own space programs. The word "Vyomanaut" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Vyoma," which means space or sky. Therefore, a Vyomanaut is essentially a "space traveler" in the Indian context. This designation helps distinguish between astronauts of Indian descent and those directly participating in Indian space missions.
