THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The second test of the parachutes for safely landing the crew module of Gaganyaan, India's dream mission to send humans into space, was a complete success. The test simulated a delay in the "disreefing" process to ensure the crew module's structural integrity and a safe landing under asymmetric load conditions, confirming the design's robustness.

The test involved dropping an object (six tonnes) equivalent to the weight of the crew module to a height of 2.5 km using an IAF IL-76 aircraft, then slowing it down and gently landing it on the ground using parachutes.

ISRO made the announcement yesterday after evaluating the test conducted at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh on November 3 and finding it successful. The first test conducted in August wa

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