Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:48am on 24 Aug 2025,Sunday Science
ISRO has successfully conducted its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for the Gaganyaan mission’s parachute-based deceleration system, marking a major milestone in astronaut safety validation. The test was a joint effort involving the Indian Air Force, DRDO, Indian Navy, and Coast Guard. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that the uncrewed Gaganyaan-1 flight, featuring the half-humanoid Vyommitra, is scheduled for December 2025. With 80% of over 10,000 tests completed, the remaining are expected by March 2026. Union Minister Jitendra Singh outlined progress on launch vehicles, crew modules, and recovery infrastructure. India aims for a crewed Gaganyaan flight by 2027 and a Moon landing by 2040. (PC: ISRO)
