Source: News on Air
Why in News?
ISRO successfully completed three major qualification tests of the Gaganyaan Crew Module (CM) systems. The tests validated key safety systems required for India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan.
What is the Gaganyaan Crew Module?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission | Gaganyaan |
| Developed By | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
| Purpose | Safely carry astronauts (Gagannauts) to space and return them to Earth |
| Landing Method | Splashdown in the sea with recovery by the Indian Navy |
Three Major Tests Conducted
| Test | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) Test | Ensures the crew module automatically returns to an upright position after sea splashdown. |
| Umbilical Separation Mechanism Test | Validates safe separation of the umbilical connection between the Crew Module and Service Module. |
| Apex Cover Separation Test | Confirms the structural integrity of the crew module during apex cover separation. |
About Gaganyaan Mission
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Type | India’s first human spaceflight mission |
| Agency | ISRO |
| Objective | Send Indian astronauts into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and safely return them |
| Mission Duration | About 3 days |
| Orbit | Approximately 400 km Low Earth Orbit |
| Recovery | Sea splashdown followed by Indian Navy recovery |
