ISRO’s new success regarding Gaganyaan mission, successful test of drag parachute, now landing will be safe
Bengaluru. ISRO has got another important success regarding Gaganyaan Mission. A series of standard tests of the drogue parachute to develop the deceleration system for ISRO’s Gaganyaan crew module have been successful. The space agency gave this information on Saturday. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said that these tests were completed on December 18 and 19 at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) unit of Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh. The agency said in a statement that the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan crew module includes a total of 10 parachutes of four types.
According to ISRO, the descent sequence begins with the separation of two apex cover separation parachutes, which remove the protective cover from the parachute chamber. Two drogue parachutes then open, which serve to stabilize the module and reduce its speed. ISRO said that after the drogue parachute opens, three pilot parachutes open, which eject the three main parachutes. These main parachutes further reduce the speed of the crew module, ensuring a safe landing.
According to ISRO, drogue parachutes are an important component. This helps stabilize the crew module by reducing speed to safe levels during reentry. Regarding the objective of this particular test series, ISRO said that these were conducted to evaluate the functionality and reliability of the drogue parachute in extreme conditions.
ISRO said that the successful completion of these tests is another important step towards qualifying the parachute system for human space flight. It involves active support and participation of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, DRDO and Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory, DRDO.
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