10 May 2026
ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan crew escape system
UPSC
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Science
Defence
Summary
ISRO completed the TV-D2 abort test for Gaganyaan, demonstrating crew module escape from a malfunctioning rocket. Critical step before the uncrewed orbital test in 2026.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (Space). Gaganyaan = India's first human spaceflight. ~400 km orbit, 3-day mission. Crew: 3 astronauts.