{"id":37717,"date":"2025-08-26T16:59:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=37717"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:59:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:29:40","slug":"isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ISRO Gaganyaan Air Drop Test: Key Milestone for India\u2019s Human Spaceflight 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#ISRO_Gaganyaan_air_drop_test_validates_parachute_system_for_safe_splashdown_marking_a_major_step_toward_Indias_first_human_spaceflight_mission_in_2027\" >ISRO Gaganyaan air drop test validates parachute system for safe splashdown, marking a major step toward India\u2019s first human spaceflight mission in 2027.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#ISROs_First_Integrated_Air_Drop_Test_IADT-01_for_Gaganyaan_A_Major_Leap_for_Indias_Human_Spaceflight\" >ISRO\u2019s First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan: A Major Leap for India\u2019s Human Spaceflight<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#A_Milestone_in_Human_Spaceflight_Readiness\" >A Milestone in Human Spaceflight Readiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#The_Parachute_Deployment_Sequence\" >The Parachute Deployment Sequence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Collaborative_Defense_Space_Synergy\" >Collaborative Defense &amp; Space Synergy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Paving_the_Way_Ahead\" >Paving the Way Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#The_Roadmap_to_Crewed_Spaceflight\" >The Roadmap to Crewed Spaceflight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Boosting_Mission_Safety_and_Confidence\" >Boosting Mission Safety and Confidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#A_Defining_Moment_in_Indias_Space_Legacy\" >A Defining Moment in India\u2019s Space Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Demonstrated_Interagency_Excellence\" >Demonstrated Interagency Excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Enhancing_Technological_Reliability\" >Enhancing Technological Reliability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Enabling_Next_Phases_of_Gaganyaan\" >Enabling Next Phases of Gaganyaan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#The_Gaganyaan_Journey\" >The Gaganyaan Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Parachute_Systems_Development\" >Parachute Systems Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Recent_Mission_Milestones\" >Recent Mission Milestones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Towards_Crewed_Flights\" >Towards Crewed Flights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CISROs_First_Integrated_Air_Drop_Test_IADT-01%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cISRO\u2019s First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01)\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#FAQs_Related_to_ISROs_IADT-01_Test_for_Gaganyaan\" >FAQs Related to ISRO\u2019s IADT-01 Test for Gaganyaan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/isro-gaganyaan-air-drop-test\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ISRO_Gaganyaan_air_drop_test_validates_parachute_system_for_safe_splashdown_marking_a_major_step_toward_Indias_first_human_spaceflight_mission_in_2027\"><\/span>ISRO Gaganyaan air drop test validates parachute system for safe splashdown, marking a major step toward India\u2019s first human spaceflight mission in 2027.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ISROs_First_Integrated_Air_Drop_Test_IADT-01_for_Gaganyaan_A_Major_Leap_for_Indias_Human_Spaceflight\"><\/span>ISRO\u2019s First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan: A Major Leap for India\u2019s Human Spaceflight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Milestone_in_Human_Spaceflight_Readiness\"><\/span>A Milestone in Human Spaceflight Readiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>24 August 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)<\/strong> successfully executed the <strong>first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01)<\/strong> for its ambitious <strong>Gaganyaan<\/strong> mission at the <strong>Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota<\/strong> This pivotal test, involving a dummy crew module weighing approximately 4.8\u20135 tonnes, saw deployment of a complex parachute system from a <strong>Chinook helicopter<\/strong> at around <strong>3 kilometers altitude<\/strong>, culminating in a controlled splashdown in the <strong>Bay of Bengal<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Parachute_Deployment_Sequence\"><\/span>The Parachute Deployment Sequence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deceleration system featured four types of parachutes deployed in a carefully timed sequence: <strong>Apex Cover Separation (ACS)<\/strong>, <strong>Drogue<\/strong>, <strong>Pilot<\/strong>, and <strong>Main parachutes<\/strong> Specifically, two ACS chutes (\u22482.5 m), two drogue chutes (\u22485.8 m), three pilot chutes (\u22483.4 m), and three main chutes (\u224825 m) worked together to gradually decelerate the crew module to a safe splashdown velocity <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborative_Defense_Space_Synergy\"><\/span>Collaborative Defense &amp; Space Synergy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The test underscores a strong collaborative framework among <strong>ISRO<\/strong>, <strong>DRDO\u2019s ADRDE (Aerial Delivery Research &amp; Development Establishment)<\/strong> based in Agra, and support from <strong>Indian Air Force<\/strong>, <strong>Indian Navy<\/strong>, and <strong>Indian Coast Guard<\/strong>Notably, ADRDE\u2019s parachutes, packed for over <strong>20 months<\/strong>, performed flawlessly\u2014demonstrating an extended shelf-life beyond the usual six months <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paving_the_Way_Ahead\"><\/span>Paving the Way Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IADT-01 marks a <strong>critical milestone<\/strong> in qualifying the parachute-based deceleration system\u2014a foundational safety component of the <strong>Gaganyaan mission<\/strong>, India\u2019s first human spaceflight slated for <strong>2027<\/strong> Following this success, upcoming trials such as <strong>TV-D2<\/strong> and <strong>G1<\/strong> (the first uncrewed mission with humanoid robot <strong>Vyommitra<\/strong>) are poised to further validate crew escape systems, propulsion units, and recovery operations <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Roadmap_to_Crewed_Spaceflight\"><\/span>The Roadmap to Crewed Spaceflight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the parachute system validated, ISRO is one step closer to ensuring astronaut safety during ancillary high-risk phases like ascent, re-entry, descent, and post-splashdown recovery The test signifies both technological maturity and mission-readiness in India\u2019s journey toward becoming the fourth nation to conduct human spaceflight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"ISRO-Gaganyaan-air-drop-test\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.etimg.com\/thumb\/width-1200,height-900,imgsize-15074,resizemode-75,msid-123482559\/news\/science\/gaganyaan-mission-isro-completes-first-integrated-air-drop-test.jpg\" alt=\"ISRO Gaganyaan air drop test\" title=\"ISRO Gaganyaan air drop test\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ISRO Gaganyaan air drop test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Mission_Safety_and_Confidence\"><\/span>Boosting Mission Safety and Confidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ISRO\u2019s IADT-01 test proves that the mission-critical <strong>parachute deceleration system<\/strong> works reliably under realistic conditions\u2014a central factor in avoiding catastrophic failure during crewed missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Defining_Moment_in_Indias_Space_Legacy\"><\/span>A Defining Moment in India\u2019s Space Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This success cements India\u2019s progress in achieving <strong>crew module recovery capability<\/strong>, bridging the gap from uncrewed test flights to safe human spaceflight\u2014a feat shared by only a select few space nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demonstrated_Interagency_Excellence\"><\/span>Demonstrated Interagency Excellence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The collaboration across ISRO, DRDO, IAF, Navy, and Coast Guard highlights India\u2019s integrated defense-space ecosystem, potentially setting a template for future high-stakes missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Technological_Reliability\"><\/span>Enhancing Technological Reliability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The extended viability of parachute components\u2014including those packed for 20 months\u2014reflects robust design and reliability, which are crucial in mission-critical scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enabling_Next_Phases_of_Gaganyaan\"><\/span>Enabling Next Phases of Gaganyaan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By clearing the parachute test, ISRO opens the door for upcoming tests (TV-D2, G1) and sets the stage for India&#8217;s first human spaceflight by 2027 \u2060\u2014 enhancing national and exam-relevant significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gaganyaan_Journey\"><\/span>The Gaganyaan Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched as India&#8217;s first human spaceflight initiative, <strong>Gaganyaan<\/strong> began with ground validations like <strong>Pad Abort Tests (PAT)<\/strong>, <strong>Crew Module Atmospheric Re-entry Experiments (CARE)<\/strong>, and <strong>Test Vehicles (TV-D1)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parachute_Systems_Development\"><\/span>Parachute Systems Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, in <strong>2022<\/strong>, VSSC and DRDO conducted the <strong>Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT)<\/strong> using a 5-ton dummy module dropped from an IAF aircraft to simulate parachute deployment dynamics  Tests of drogue and apex cover parachutes were also performed, including sled-based trials and rocket sled facilities to validate phased deployment sequences <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Mission_Milestones\"><\/span>Recent Mission Milestones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>October 2023<\/strong>, India successfully performed the <strong>TV-D1 abort test<\/strong>, ensuring safe escape capabilities for the crew module\u2014a milestone that positioned India alongside Russia, USA, and China in human space safety technology Following this, <strong>parachute systems<\/strong> were delivered from <strong>ADRDE in Agra<\/strong> to ISRO in <strong>May 2025<\/strong>, facilitating integration and testing of the full recovery system <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Towards_Crewed_Flights\"><\/span>Towards Crewed Flights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first uncrewed mission <strong>G1<\/strong>, carrying the humanoid robot <strong>Vyommitra<\/strong>, is planned for <strong>late 2025<\/strong>, while the flagship <strong>crewed mission<\/strong> is targeted for <strong>2027<\/strong>\u2014both milestones signal India\u2019s transition from testing to actual human spaceflight operations <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CISROs_First_Integrated_Air_Drop_Test_IADT-01%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cISRO\u2019s First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01)\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>ISRO successfully conducted the <strong>IADT-01<\/strong>, validating the end-to-end parachute deceleration system for Gaganyaan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The test involved deploying ACS, drogue, pilot, and main parachutes sequentially to ensure controlled descent and splashdown.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The parachute system\u2014designed by <strong>DRDO\u2019s ADRDE<\/strong>\u2014performed reliably even after being packed for over <strong>20 months<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The test was a collaborative effort involving ISRO, DRDO, IAF, Navy, and Coast Guard, reflecting strong interagency synergy.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>IADT-01\u2019s success clears the way for upcoming tests (TV-D2, G1) and progress toward India\u2019s <strong>crewed Gaganyaan mission scheduled for 2027<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ISRO Gaganyaan air drop test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Related_to_ISROs_IADT-01_Test_for_Gaganyaan\"><\/span>FAQs Related to ISRO\u2019s IADT-01 Test for Gaganyaan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) conducted by ISRO?<\/strong><br>The IADT-01 was a parachute deployment test for the Gaganyaan mission, designed to validate the crew module\u2019s deceleration and splashdown system using a dummy module dropped from a Chinook helicopter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Why is the parachute system crucial for the Gaganyaan mission?<\/strong><br>It ensures safe descent and controlled splashdown of the crew module carrying astronauts, preventing damage or fatalities during re-entry and landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Who developed the parachute system used in the test?<\/strong><br>The parachute system was developed by the <strong>Aerial Delivery Research &amp; Development Establishment (ADRDE)<\/strong>, a DRDO laboratory located in Agra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. How many parachutes were involved in the IADT-01 sequence?<\/strong><br>The system included multiple parachutes: 2 Apex Cover Separation, 2 Drogue, 3 Pilot, and 3 Main parachutes\u2014each with specific functions for safe deceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. When is India\u2019s first crewed Gaganyaan mission expected to launch?<\/strong><br>India\u2019s first human spaceflight mission is scheduled for <strong>2027<\/strong>, following a series of uncrewed test missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. Which organizations collaborated in the successful execution of IADT-01?<\/strong><br>The test involved joint efforts by <strong>ISRO, DRDO, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7. What is the significance of the parachutes performing well after being packed for 20 months?<\/strong><br>It demonstrates their long shelf-life and reliability, exceeding the usual six-month timeframe, which is critical for space missions requiring extended storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8. What are the next upcoming tests after IADT-01?<\/strong><br>The upcoming trials include <strong>TV-D2<\/strong> and the <strong>G1 mission<\/strong>, which will carry the humanoid robot <strong>Vyommitra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9. How does this success position India globally?<\/strong><br>With Gaganyaan progressing, India is set to become the <strong>fourth nation<\/strong> to achieve human spaceflight, after the USA, Russia, and China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q10. 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