How Gaganyaan Parachutes Are Designed and Tested
This explainer looks at why Gaganyaan needs multiple parachutes and how they are tested before a mission. It answers these questions in plain language for general readers who want to understand the science behind the mission.
Context
Context: Gaganyaan is India's planned human spaceflight mission, run by ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation. Parachutes slow a returning spacecraft to a safe landing speed, so their testing is a key safety step.
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