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ISRO Successfully Tests "Gaganyaan" Abort Mission (TV-D3).

Science & Technology | Dated: 04 Dec 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the third Test Vehicle Abort Mission (TV-D3) for the Gaganyaan program from Sriharikota. The test demonstrated the Crew Escape System's (CES) capability to safely eject astronauts in case of a rocket malfunction at a high dynamic pressure condition.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Crew Module successfully splashed down in the Bay of Bengal and was recovered by the Indian Navy.
  • This test is the final qualification milestone before the first unmanned orbital mission (G1) scheduled for early 2026.
  • TV-D3 simulated an abort scenario at Mach 1.5 speed.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Mission: Gaganyaan TV-D3.
  • Objective: Test Crew Escape System.
  • Status: Success.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which specific mission did ISRO conduct recently to test the Crew Escape System for Gaganyaan?

Correct Answer: TV-D3

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ISRO

  • Chairman – S. Somanath
  • HQ – Bengaluru