Indian space agency, ISRO, has achieved two significant milestones for the Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send three astronauts into space for a three-day mission, orbiting Earth at an altitude of 400 kilometers.
Milestone 1: Transport of the First Solid Motor Segment
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The solid motor segment of the Gaganyaan mission is a crucial component of the Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3), which will carry astronauts into low Earth Orbit.
The solid motor segment forms part of the first stage of the launch vehicle, providing the initial thrust needed to propel the spacecraft into orbit.
This progress brings India closer to achieving its goal of conducting crewed space missions and establishing itself as a nation capable of human spaceflight.
Milestone 2: Sea Level Hot Test of Its CE20 Cryogenic Engine
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ISRO conducted a sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, on November 29, 2024. The test featured a multi-element igniter, which is necessary for restarting the engine in space.
The CE20 engine has been qualified to operate at a thrust level of 19 tonnes, and it has been upgraded to 20 tonnes for the Gaganyaan mission. It will also be further upgraded to 22 tonnes for future missions.
This test is crucial for the Gaganyaan mission, as it demonstrates the engine's restart capability, which is essential for advanced space missions. This successful test marks a significant milestone for ISRO's propulsion technology and brings India closer to achieving its goal of human spaceflight.
Earlier this week, ISRO and the Indian Navy conducted "Well Deck" recovery trials off the coast of Visakhapatnam. These trials involved practicing the retrieval of the Gaganyaan crew module from the sea, ensuring readiness for both nominal and off-nominal recovery scenarios.
These milestones bring India closer to its goal of conducting crewed space missions and establishing itself as a nation capable of human spaceflight.
The CE20 engine has been qualified to operate at a thrust level of 19 tonnes, and it has been upgraded to 20 tonnes for the Gaganyaan mission. It will also be further upgraded to 22 tonnes for future missions.
This test is crucial for the Gaganyaan mission, as it demonstrates the engine's restart capability, which is essential for advanced space missions. This successful test marks a significant milestone for ISRO's propulsion technology and brings India closer to achieving its goal of human spaceflight.
Earlier this week, ISRO and the Indian Navy conducted "Well Deck" recovery trials off the coast of Visakhapatnam. These trials involved practicing the retrieval of the Gaganyaan crew module from the sea, ensuring readiness for both nominal and off-nominal recovery scenarios.
These milestones bring India closer to its goal of conducting crewed space missions and establishing itself as a nation capable of human spaceflight.
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