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DRDO Drogue Parachute Test Validates Gaganyaan Safety Margins

23 February 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYDRDO DrogueParachute TestValidates GaganyaanSafety Margins23 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Defence Research and Development Organisation reported a successful trial of the drogue parachute designed for the Gaganyaan crew module.

Key facts

  • Trial type: qualification-level load test.
  • Item: drogue parachute of the Gaganyaan mission.
  • Venue: TBRL, Chandigarh.
  • Partners: ISRO and VSSC worked with DRDO.

What the test proved

  • Structural strength of the parachute.
  • Dependable operation.
  • Enough safety margins to steady the crew module while it re-enters.

Exam angle

  • Lead agency: DRDO; collaborators: ISRO and VSSC.
  • Location: TBRL, Chandigarh.

Test yourself

1. Which organisation conducted the qualification-level load test of Gaganyaan's drogue parachute?

DRDO conducted the test in collaboration with ISRO and VSSC.

2. The drogue parachute test validated which aspect for the Gaganyaan crew module?

It validated strength, reliability and safety margins for stabilising the module during re-entry.

3. Along with ISRO, which centre collaborated with DRDO on the drogue parachute test?

The collaborators named were ISRO and VSSC.

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