This crucial step in ISRO's endeavors will be an unmanned trial

This trial primarily focuses on evaluating performance of parachutes

The ultimate objective is to launch at least 3 Indian astronauts into a low-Earth orbit by 2024

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced that the first flight test of the crew module for the Gaganyaan mission is slated for October 21.

This crucial step in ISRO’s endeavors will be an unmanned trial, primarily focused on evaluating the performance of parachutes during the reentry phase and the subsequent retrieval process of the crew module by the Navy in the Bay of Bengal.

This development is a significant follow-up to ISRO’s recent accomplishment with the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon.

The Gaganyaan mission’s primary objective is to launch at least three Indian astronauts into a low-Earth orbit by the culmination of 2024, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in space exploration and research.

ISRO Chief S Somanath in a statement underscored the importance of the successful execution of this preliminary test flight, emphasizing its pivotal role in paving the way for subsequent qualification assessments and further unmanned missions.

The overall trajectory of these efforts is ultimately geared towards the realization of the momentous Gaganyaan mission.

This mission will mark a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey, showcasing the nation’s technological advancements and ambitions in the global space arena.