ISRO will launch the first test vehicle for the Gaganyaan space mission in May, which will demonstrate the crew escape system.
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Mission
Notably, Gaganyaan marks India's first crewed mission to space. If everything goes well, India would become the fourth nation to achieve such a milestone.
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Mannedspaceflight mission
The Gaganyaan mission will send a three-membered crew to an altitude of 400 kilometers in Low-Earth Orbit for three days. It is expected to take off in late 2024.
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Test vehicle missions
Four test flights, including TV-D1 in May, will test crucial technologies for a successful mission. TV-D3 and D4 will be part of the second series of test vehicle missions.
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Parachute system tested
Recently, ISRO conducted a key trial for the parachute systems that will be used in the mission.