Drogue parachute tests for Gaganyaan mission successful, Pg9

Key Highlights:

• ISRO successfully completed qualification tests for drogue parachutes on December 18 and 19.
• The tests were conducted at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of TBRL in Chandigarh.
• Drogue parachutes are crucial for stabilizing the Gaganyaan crew module during re-entry.

Detailed Insights:

• The Gaganyaan mission aims to send humans into space from India using the crew module.
• Drogue parachutes are a vital part of the deceleration system, ensuring a safe landing for the crew.
• These parachutes reduce the velocity of the module to a safe level during its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved:

• Drogue Parachute: A parachute deployed to slow and stabilize a spacecraft or module.
• Crew Module: The section of a spacecraft that carries the astronauts.