What are drogue parachutes for ISRO's Gaganyaan mission?

Drogue parachutes are part of Gaganyaan's deceleration system, used to stabilize and slow down the crew module during atmospheric re-entry.

Where did ISRO conduct the Gaganyaan parachute tests?

ISRO conducted the drogue parachute qualification tests at the DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) facility in Ramgarh, near Chandigarh.

When will Gaganyaan's manned mission take place?

The article does not specify a launch date for the Gaganyaan manned mission, but recent tests indicate progress towards it.

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Gaganyaan Progress: ISRO Tests Crucial Drogue Parachutes

21 Dec

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ISRO successfully tested drogue parachutes for Gaganyaan's crew module.
Tests occurred at DRDO's Ramgarh facility on December 18-19.
These parachutes stabilize and decelerate the module during re-entry.

Gaganyaan Progress: ISRO Tests Crucial Drogue Parachutes

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed critical qualification tests for the drogue parachutes essential for its Gaganyaan manned space flight program. These parachutes are a key part of the crew module's deceleration system, vital for safely slowing down the spacecraft upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere. The tests were conducted on December 18-19 at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory's facility in Ramgarh, near Chandigarh.

The Gaganyaan mission, India's inaugural human spaceflight endeavor, aims to send a three-member crew into space for a three-day mission and ensure their safe return. The crew module's deceleration system relies on a sequence of ten parachutes of four different types. Following the deployment of cover separation and drogue parachutes, main parachutes further reduce speed for a safe landing.