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ISRO Conducts Second Air Drop Test for Gaganyaan Mission

  • 10 Apr 2026

On 10th April 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking progress towards the Gaganyaan mission.

Key Points

  • About IADT-02:
    • Second Integrated Air Drop Test for Gaganyaan mission.
  • Purpose of Test:
    • Validates crew escape and recovery systems.
    • Ensures safety mechanisms for human spaceflight.
  • Previous Test:
    • IADT-01 conducted on August 24, 2025.
    • Demonstrated initial capabilities of crew safety systems.
  • Significance:
    • Strengthens India’s human spaceflight capabilities.
    • Advances safety validation for astronauts.
    • Brings India closer to launching its first crewed mission.
  • About Gaganyaan
    • The government has allocated approximately Rs. 10,000 crore for the Gaganyaan programme.
    • The mission is now in its final phase, with the first crewed flight expected in the first quarter of 2027.