| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Drogue parachute qualification tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module completed successfully. |
| Date of Tests | December 18-19, 2025. |
| Location | Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility, Chandigarh (under TBRL/DRDO). |
| Objective | Validate structural strength, deployment sequence, and stability of drogue parachutes under extreme conditions. |
| Outcome | All test objectives met; system confirmed robust for human spaceflight. |
| Role of Drogue Parachutes | Stabilize Crew Module post-re-entry, reduce speed before main parachute deployment. |
| Parachute System | 10 parachutes (4 types): 2 apex cover separation, 2 drogues, 3 pilot, 3 main. |
| Collaborating Agencies | ISRO, VSSC, ADRDE, TBRL, DRDO. |
| Gaganyaan Mission Goal | Send 3 astronauts to 400 km orbit for 3 days, with safe splashdown. |
| Criticality of Parachutes | Ensures controlled descent and safe landing of astronauts. |
| Key Highlight | Successful tests mark a major milestone for India's first human spaceflight. |
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