Gaganyaan drogue parachute qualification test succeeds
18 Feb, 2026

Gaganyaan drogue parachute qualification test succeeds

Unit 2 — Research Aptitude Unit 8 — Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

What Happened?

On 18 February, the Gaganyaan programme completed a qualification-level load test of the drogue parachute at DRDO's Rail Track Rocket Sled facility. The test simulated loads higher than the maximum expected flight loads and involved ISRO, DRDO and associated teams.

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