Successful Test Flight of ISRO's Gaganyaan TV-D1: Key Details

Today, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in the Gaganyaan mission. ISRO initiated the automatic launch sequence at 8:30 AM IST. However, due to an anomaly, the sequence was halted. ISRO chief S Somanath stated that the issue was promptly identified. Subsequently, the mission successfully took off at 10 AM IST on October 21. The Crew Escape System effectively detached the Crew Module from the launch vehicle. Following a parachute-assisted descent, it safely landed in the Bay of Bengal. This achievement marks India's entry into the select group of nations capable of independently launching crewed spacecraft.

Successful Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission

ISRO Executes Flawless Test Flight

In a significant achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Gaganyaan TV-D1 mission from Sriharikota at 10 AM.

Mission Objective: Crew Escape System Demonstration

Testing the Vital Safety Mechanism

The primary goal of this mission was to showcase the functionality of the crew escape system. As the vehicle surpassed the speed of sound, the system was initiated.

Crew Module's Safe Separation

Critical Moment in the Mission

The Crew Module successfully detached from the launch vehicle and safely descended using parachutes. It made a controlled splashdown in the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Sriharikota.

Gaganyaan Mission: Aiming for Earth's Orbit

Ambitious Goal on the Horizon

The Gaganyaan mission's ultimate objective is to send astronauts into Earth's lower orbit. This monumental mission is slated for launch in 2025.