ISRO’s Parachute Test: Gaganyaan’s Secret to Saving Astronauts

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ISRO achieves a major milestone with its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan’s parachute-based deceleration system

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Conducted at Sriharikota, the test was a collaborative effort with IAF, DRDO, Indian Navy & Coast Guard

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IADT-01 validated “end-to-end” parachute deployment from extraction to drogue and main chute release

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The test ensures the Gaganyaan crew module can safely decelerate and land protecting future astronaut lives

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This follows past tests drogue tests, pad aborts, and air-drop simulations essential for safe re-entry

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The successful trial boosts confidence as ISRO gears up for the G1 uncrewed mission, ahead of the December launch

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Human-rated Launch Vehicle subsystems propulsion, life support, escape systems are now ground-certified

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