ISRO Begins Analysis Of Successful Gaganyaan Test Flight Data, For India's Inaugural Human Spaceflight

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is actively evaluating data obtained from the successful first test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) of India's ambitious human spaceflight project, Gaganyaan.

As reported by Hindustan Times, preliminary results indicate that the data aligns closely with the desired conditions, marking a significant milestone for the Gaganyaan mission.

However, in-depth analysis is ongoing to ensure complete readiness for the future crewed Gaganyaan mission.

The TV-D1 test flight earlier witnessed a successful lift-off and the safe landing of the crew module in the Bay of Bengal.

This critical test is the first in a series of safety evaluations planned by ISRO in preparation for India's inaugural human spaceflight.

The primary goal of this test flight was to showcase and assess various sub-systems, including the crew escape systems and deceleration mechanisms at higher altitudes.

The Gaganyaan mission represents India's maiden human spaceflight endeavour, designed to demonstrate the country's capability to transport and safely return a three-member crew to Earth from a 400 km orbit, during a three-day mission.

Before launching the actual manned mission, ISRO will conduct multiple rounds of rigorous testing to ensure the safety and reliability of the systems required for astronaut transport and return.

Following the TV-D1 test flight, ISRO officials have announced a series of additional test flights, including one with "Vyomitra," a humanoid astronaut robot, and an unmanned flight.

These tests aim to prepare for the eventual manned mission, tentatively scheduled for 2025.

The successful TV-D1 crew module recovery operation was carried out by the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone for the Gaganyaan mission.

Recovery ships positioned off the Sriharikota coast approached the module, attached a buoy, and used a ship crane to hoist the module ashore.

S Sivakumar, the mission director of the TV-D1 test, hailed the effort as a combination of three successful experiments, which tested the safety of the test vehicle, crew escape system, and crew module.

ISRO officials have revealed plans for further tests, including in-flight abort and pad abort tests, in the upcoming months.