Isro successfully completes test on main parachutes for Gaganyaan mission

This test, conducted on November 3, is part of the ongoing series of Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT) for the qualification of the parachute system for Gaganyaan Mission.

For the Gaganyaan Crew Module, the parachute system comprises a total of 10 parachutes of 4 types. The descent sequence begins with two apex cover separation parachutes that remove the protective cover of the parachute compartment, followed by two drogue parachutes that stabilise and decelerate the module, ISRO said in a statement on Tuesday.

"Upon release of the drogues, three pilot parachutes are deployed to extract three main parachutes, which further slow down the Crew Module to ensure a safe touchdown. The system is designed with redundancy--two of the three main parachutes are sufficient to achieve a safe landing," the space organisation said.