The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) proudly announced the successful completion of the first integrated air-drop test (IADT-01) for the parachute-based deceleration system designed for the prestigious Gaganyaan mission. This system is crucial in ensuring the safe landing of the crew module back on Earth.
According to news agency PTI, an ISRO official reported that a comprehensive end-to-end demonstration was conducted near Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This testing exercise was a collaborative effort involving ISRO, the Indian Air Force, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Indian Navy, and the Indian Coast Guard.
Source: aajtak
The Gaganyaan project aims to assert India's capability of safely sending astronauts to space and bringing them back. This ambitious endeavor is India’s first human spaceflight program, which includes pre-planned unmanned missions aimed at testing key safety systems for the crew.
