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ISRO Conducts Three Gaganyaan Crew Module Tests

  • 13 Jul 2026

On 12th July 2026, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) informed that it had successfully conducted three major qualification tests of critical systems for the Gaganyaan crew module.

Key Points

  • Crew Module Uprighting System: ISRO successfully tested the cold-gas-based uprighting system to ensure the crew module attains an upright position after sea splashdown.
  • Connect-Disconnect System: The Crew Module–Service Module umbilical separation mechanism was successfully tested for safe module separation during re-entry.
  • Apex Cover Test: ISRO validated the structural integrity of the crew module during the apex cover separation before parachute deployment.
  • Crew Safety: The tests verified critical systems required for safe re-entry, parachute deployment and post-splashdown crew survival.
  • Mission Significance: The successful qualification tests enhance confidence in the reliability of Gaganyaan's crew recovery and re-entry systems.