Gaganyaan mission: Isro's parachute test vehicle clears first ground test | TheBriefWire
Gaganyaan mission: Isro's parachute test vehicle clears first ground test
Published 5 July 2026 ยท science
India's space agency, ISRO, has successfully tested the solid motor for its new SOLVE launch vehicle, a crucial step for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program
India's space agency, ISRO, has successfully tested the solid motor for its new SOLVE launch vehicle, a crucial step for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. This test platform will aid in validating the crew module's parachute system for safe return. SOLVE, adapted from PSLV technology, will offer flexibility in simulating mission conditions, paving the way for upcoming uncrewed Gaganyaan flights.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 9:11 AM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 11:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's space agency, ISRO, has successfully tested the solid motor for its new SOLVE launch vehicle, a crucial step for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
This test platform will aid in validating the crew module's parachute system for safe return.
SOLVE, adapted from PSLV technology, will offer flexibility in simulating mission conditions, paving the way for upcoming uncrewed Gaganyaan flights.