Fresh from the labs, a key component of India’s Gaganyaan human space mission has proven its mettle. DRDO’s qualification load test on the drogue parachute wrapped up successfully at TBRL Chandigarh’s rocket sled track, a testament to meticulous engineering.
Central to safe re-entry, the drogue deploys early to tame the capsule’s supersonic plunge, setting the stage for main parachutes. Overloaded beyond flight specs, it emerged unscathed, embodying the extra caution baked into its swadeshi design.
Gaganyaan’s grand plan: three crew members in 400 km orbit for three days, returning triumphantly. This success spotlights India’s self-developed high-capacity ribbon parachutes.
Rajnath Singh hailed it as Atmanirbhar Bharat in action; DRDO’s Dr. Samir V. Kamat thanked the ISRO-TBRL synergy. The feat underscores TBRL’s vital role in advanced simulations, fortifying Gaganyaan and beyond into India’s space-defense ecosystem.