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ISRO successfully conducts hot tests of Gaganyaan propulsion system


ISRO validates Gaganyaan SMPS through successful hot tests, demonstrating propulsion system performance for upcoming crewed spacecraft mission.

During the 100s test, simultaneous operation of all Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters in different modes (steady state; pulsed) along with all Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines was also successfully demonstrated. According to ISRO, the Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India’s capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, and the experience and knowledge gained from this mission will be crucial for its success. According to ISRO, the Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India’s capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit.

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