Space Wrap: Preparations for Gaganyaan mission in full swing — IADT-02 successfully conducted
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ISRO conducted the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for the Gaganyaan mission at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (April 2026)
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IADT-02 Details: A simulated Crew Module weighing ~5.7 tonnes (equivalent to actual G1 crew module mass) was lifted by an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter to an altitude of ~3 km and released over a designated sea drop zone near Sriharikota coast
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Successful IADT-02 is a significant step toward readiness for G1 — the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission
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IADT purpose: Tests the Crew Module's parachute deployment, deceleration systems, and sea-landing recovery capability under realistic drop conditions
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Astronaut Training: The four Indian astronauts selected for Gaganyaan are undergoing training at high altitude (~3,500 m above sea level, Leh region) as part of mission readiness
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Status: ISRO has not announced firm launch dates for G1 or subsequent crewed missions yet; preparations across multiple sites in full swing
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Gaganyaan Programme Context: India's first human spaceflight programme; G1 is the uncrewed demonstration flight before eventual crewed missions
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