Amit Shah Commends ISRO on Successful Test Flight, India’s Space Odyssey Continues

Amit Shah Commends ISRO on Successful Test Flight, India's Space Odyssey Continues

VoM News Desk | October 21, 2023 | 12:59 PM IST | Breaking News, Politics | Follow on Google News

Amit Shah Commends ISRO on Successful Test Flight, India’s Space Odyssey Continues

Amit Shah Commends ISRO on Successful Test Flight, India’s Space Odyssey Continues

Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful accomplishment of ‘TV-D1’ (Test Vehicle Development Flight 1) in the Gaganyaan Mission. In a message on X (formerly Twitter), Shah expressed that India stands poised to take its next significant leap in the field of space exploration.

ISRO’s Resilience and Triumph

Shah acknowledged the remarkable resilience of ISRO in achieving this success. The Gaganyaan Mission marked another milestone in India’s space journey, closely following the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. The initial launch attempt faced engine ignition issues at 8:45 am, but ISRO’s unwavering dedication and expertise led to a triumphant second attempt.

Praise from Key Figures

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, commended ISRO on the successful Test Vehicle Abort mission. He highlighted that this test flight is the first step in the final stage of the Gaganyaan mission, with more test flights to come, emphasizing the importance of the crew escape system for the safe return of astronauts.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also extended his congratulations to ISRO, recognizing the dedication of Indian scientists and the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized the role of such missions in pushing the boundaries of human exploration and enabling India’s triumphant journey into space.

Key Mission Objectives

The TV-D1 mission’s primary objectives included demonstrating the crew escape system, evaluating Test Vehicle subsystems, examining various separation systems, assessing crew module characteristics, and demonstrating the deceleration system at higher altitudes for recovery.

The Test Vehicle was a single-stage liquid rocket designed for this abort mission. The mission simulated an abort condition during the ascent trajectory, equivalent to a Mach number of 1.2, in alignment with the goals of the Gaganyaan project.

The Gaganyaan program seeks to demonstrate India’s human spaceflight capability by launching a three-member crew into a 400 km orbit for a 3-day mission, safely returning them to Earth by landing in Indian waters. This initiative positions India to become the fourth nation globally to conduct a manned spaceflight mission, following in the footsteps of the United States, Russia, and China.

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