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ISRO scores second Gaganyaan fall test win proving crew recovery is on track
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Published on 24 April 2026
Second integrated air drop test confirms safer re-entry recovery
ISRO has successfully completed the second integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Sriharikota. The test is designed to validate safe recovery of the crew module during re-entry, building on a previous successful trial. By testing parachute performance and splashdown safety, ISRO is tightening key systems ahead of future crewed flight milestones.
- ISRO completed the second integrated air drop test for Gaganyaan
- The test focused on safe crew module recovery during re-entry
- Parachute systems and splashdown safety were validated
- Sriharikota hosted the successful trial after a first win
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