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ISRO Tests Gaganyaan Crew Module
Context:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a parachute system test of the Gaganyaan crew module, a crucial step for India’s first human spaceflight mission.
About Gaganyaan Mission:
- India’s first human spaceflight programme being developed by ISRO.
- Aim: To demonstrate the capability to send humans into low-earth orbit (~400 km) and return safely.
- Planned crew size: 2–3 astronauts (Vyomnauts).
Recent Development:
- ISRO tested the parachute system of the crew module at Sriharikota.
- The parachute system ensures safe deceleration and landing of astronauts after re-entry.
- Dummy module was air-dropped from ~3 km altitude by a Chinook helicopter to validate parachute deployment.
Key Technologies Involved:
- Crew Module (CM):Pressurised chamber that will house astronauts.
- Crew Escape System (CES): Provides emergency escape in case of launch failure.
- Re-entry Technology: Heat shield protects astronauts from extreme temperatures (~2700°C) during re-entry.
- Parachute Recovery System: Enables safe splashdown in sea.
Future Plans:
- Multiple unmanned missions (with humanoid "Vyommitra") will precede the manned flight.
- First crewed Gaganyaan mission targeted after completion of all safety validations.
Significance:
- Positions India as the fourth nation after Russia, USA, and China to undertake human spaceflight.
- Boosts indigenous technological capabilities in aerospace, robotics, life sciences, and materials engineering.
- Contributes to Atmanirbhar Bharat and strategic self-reliance in critical technologies.
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