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Gaganyaan TV-D1 Mission - Test flight LIVE (youtu.be)
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Gaganyaan TV-D1 is “In-flight Abort Demonstration of Crew Escape System (CES)” at Mach number 1.2 with the newly developed Test Vehicle followed by Crew Module separation & safe recovery.

Mission Objectives are

  • Flight demonstration and evaluation of Test Vehicle sub systems.
  • Flight demonstration and evaluation of Crew Escape System including various separation systems.
  • Crew Module characteristics & deceleration systems demonstration at higher altitude & its recovery
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[–] A10@kerala.party 1 points 1 year ago

That was a cute little rocket 😀, it looks like the crew module flipped over after landing in the sea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scVBrnTde5M