Current Affairs/Science and Technology GS3 · Science and Technology12 Jul 2026 · The Hindu — Science & Tech
ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems
One of the tests involved separation of the ‘umbilical mechanism’ that serves as a link between the crew module, where astronauts live, and the service module that provides propulsion, says the agency
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01ISRO successfully conducted three major tests for Gaganyaan crew module systems.
- 02The umbilical mechanism is a link between the crew module and the service module that provides propulsion.
- 03One of the tests involved separation of the 'umbilical mechanism' from the crew module.
- 04The Gaganyaan mission aims to ensure the crew module's upright position after splashdown in the sea.
- 05ISRO has successfully conducted a key qualification test of the primary parachute system for the Gaganyaan crew module.
- 06ISRO accomplished the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan program at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on August 24, 2025.
- 07The Gaganyaan mission is India's first human spaceflight mission.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the Gaganyaan mission is a joint project with another country, but actually it is an indigenous Indian space program.
- Most people think the Gaganyaan crew module systems were tested for the first time, but actually ISRO has conducted several tests before this one.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the significance of umbilical mechanisms in spacecraft design, particularly in relation to crew module and service module separation.
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Single facteasy
ISRO successfully carried out tests of which space program's crew module systems?
- A.Gaganyaan
- B.Chandrayaan
- C.Mangalyaan
- D.Aditya-L1
The Gaganyaan is India's human spaceflight program, and the recent tests were a crucial milestone in its development.
Single factmedium
What system was separated during one of the ISRO tests?
- A.Service module
- B.Crew module
- C.Communication array
- D.Navigation system
The service module is responsible for providing propulsion and other essential systems to the spacecraft, making its separation a critical test.
Single facthard
What mechanism serves as a link between the crew module and the service module?
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