ISRO completes Crew Module-Service Module separation tests for Gaganyaan mission
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ISRO successfully completed Crew Module-Service Module separation tests at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to validate design and avionics survivability for the Gaganyaan mission.
Background
The tests were conducted at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. The Gaganyaan mission aims to carry three members into a 400 km orbit for three days before landing in Indian sea waters.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TGaganyaan mission: Aims to launch three crew members into a 400 km orbit for a three-day duration.
- FactThe mission involves the separation of the Crew Module (CM) and the Service Module (SM).
Prelims practice question
What is the target orbit altitude for the Gaganyaan mission?
- (a)800 km
- (b)500 km
- (c)200 km
- (d)400 km
Show answer
Answer: (d) 400 km — The Gaganyaan mission aims to carry three members into a 400 km orbit for three days.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the technological challenges and strategic significance of India's Gaganyaan mission in establishing indigenous human spaceflight capabilities.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological hurdle: Ensuring shock-survivability of avionics and navigation systems during high-velocity module separation
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign space agencies for crewed orbital missions and life-support systems
Keywords: Human Spaceflight · Avionics · Orbital Mechanics · Indigenous Technology · Space Exploration
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