IN PICS: ISRO launches Test Flight Abort Mission for Gaganyaan Mission

Updated On: 21 October, 2023 10:31 AM IST | Anagha Sawant

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday launched the first uncrewed test flight (TV-D1 Flight Test) in the Gaganyaan Mission. (Pics/PTI and ISRO X handle)  

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday launched the first uncrewed test flight (TV-D1 Flight Test) in the Gaganyaan Mission. (Pics/PTI and ISRO X handle)

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully executed the Test Flight Abort Mission, for the Gaganyaan mission

<p>The Gaganyaan mission will position India as the fourth country to conduct a crewed spaceflight mission, following in the footsteps of the United States, Russia, and China</p>

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The Gaganyaan mission will position India as the fourth country to conduct a crewed spaceflight mission, following in the footsteps of the United States, Russia, and China

<p>Crew module of ISRO`s TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan descends using parachutes before splashing down onto Bay of Bengal after successfully separating from the launch vehicle</p>

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Crew module of ISRO`s TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan descends using parachutes before splashing down onto Bay of Bengal after successfully separating from the launch vehicle

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In a post on X, ISRO said, "Reason for the launch hold is identified and corrected. The launch is planned at 10:00 Hrs today."

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The payloads later splashed into the sea as planned, a development that witnessed jubilation

<p>Students gather for the launch of ISRO`s TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan, at Satish Dhawan Space Station, in Sriharikota, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023</p>

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Students gather for the launch of ISRO`s TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan, at Satish Dhawan Space Station, in Sriharikota, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023

<p>The Flight Test Vehicle Abort mission serves as a demonstration of the Crew Escape System`s performance within the framework of the Gaganyaan mission. It will also evaluate the secure landing procedures in the Bay of Bengal following the rocket launch</p>

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The Flight Test Vehicle Abort mission serves as a demonstration of the Crew Escape System`s performance within the framework of the Gaganyaan mission. It will also evaluate the secure landing procedures in the Bay of Bengal following the rocket launch

<p>The mission objectives of the TV-D1 launch includes flight demonstration and evaluation of Test Vehicle subsystems; flight demonstration and evaluation of Crew Escape System including various separation systems; crew module characteristics</p>

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The mission objectives of the TV-D1 launch includes flight demonstration and evaluation of Test Vehicle subsystems; flight demonstration and evaluation of Crew Escape System including various separation systems; crew module characteristics

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Students gather for the launch of Gaganyaan Mission

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