New Delhi, April 10
The Indian Space Research Organisation has completed the second integrated air-drop test for the Gaganyaan mission at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This test is an important step to make sure the crew module can be safely recovered during re-entry and landing for India’s first human spaceflight.
The test simulates the spacecraft’s final return to Earth. It checks how the parachute system works in different situations, such as if there is a mid-flight abort or if one parachute does not open. The test also confirms the module’s position and safety when it lands in water.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulated ISRO on this achievement. He said that completing the second integrated air drop test is an important milestone as India prepares for the Gaganyaan mission next year.
This test comes after the first integrated air drop test, which took place on August 24, 2025, at the same center. In that test, a dummy crew module was dropped from a height of 3 kilometers.
This latest success moves India closer to sending astronauts into space. More tests and preparations are planned in the next few months.
