ISRO Successfully Executes Test Flight Abort Mission for Gaganyaan Mission
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully executing the Test Flight Abort Mission for the Gaganyaan mission. The mission was originally scheduled to launch earlier today but was aborted due to an issue with the engine ignition at 8:45 am.
ISRO promptly identified and corrected the errors, rescheduling the second launch for 10:00 Hrs on the same day. The Test Flight Abort Mission aims to demonstrate the performance of the Crew Escape System, an integral part of the Gaganyaan mission.
The objectives of the TV-D1 launch include the evaluation and demonstration of various subsystems of the Test Vehicle, the evaluation of the Crew Escape System, assessment of crew module characteristics, and demonstration of the deceleration system at higher altitudes.
The Test Vehicle used for this mission is a single-stage liquid rocket specially developed for the abort mission. It carries the Crew Module and Crew Escape Systems, along with the CM fairing and Interface Adapters. The flight simulated the abort conditions during the ascent trajectory, corresponding to a Mach number of 1.2 encountered in the Gaganyaan mission.
The successful execution of this mission marks a significant leap in India’s space exploration efforts, showcasing the country’s capability to send humans into space. The Gaganyaan project aims to launch a crew of three members into a 400 km orbit for a 3-day mission, with a safe return to Earth by landing in Indian waters.
Upon the accomplishment of the Gaganyaan mission, India will become the fourth nation to achieve manned spaceflight capabilities, following the footsteps of the US, Russia, and China. Inspired by the success of previous Indian space initiatives like Chandrayan-3 and Aditya L1 missions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the country to set ambitious goals. These include establishing the ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station’ (Indian Space Station) by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040.
(source: Orion)
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