How will tests ‘SOLVE’ Gaganyaan astronauts safe landing | Explained
ISRO has successfully tested the SOLVE solid motor, a platform designed to validate the parachute deceleration systems for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. The test vehicle, derived from PSLV technology, will simulate various conditions to ensure the safety of the crew module during landing.
Why it matters
Successful validation of these systems is critical for the safety of India's first indigenous human spaceflight mission.
The story so far: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on July 3 successfully conducted the ground test of the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) solid motor at the Static Test Facility, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This test is another important event in the preparation for India’s human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.
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