Gaganyaan’s Lifeline: ISRO Aces Crucial Propulsion System Test
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the rigorous development and qualification testing of the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for its ambitious Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. This crucial system is the backbone of the mission’s safety protocols.
A full-duration hot test, conducted recently, comprehensively validated the SMPS’s performance under critical mission abort scenarios. This rigorous testing ensures the system’s reliability in emergency situations.
The SMPS is pivotal to the Orbital Module’s functionality, providing the necessary propulsion and control for orbital adjustments and crucial abort procedures. Its success is a significant step towards a safe and successful Gaganyaan mission.
This successful test marks a major milestone for India’s space program, demonstrating its growing capabilities in complex spacecraft technologies. The reliability of the SMPS is paramount for the safety of the astronauts, boosting confidence in the mission’s eventual success and positioning India firmly amongst the elite spacefaring nations.
