The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a qualification-level load test of the Drogue Parachute for the Gaganyaan programme in Chandigarh. The Ministry of Defence stated that the dynamic test, simulating qualification-level loads that are higher than the maximum flight loads, demonstrates the additional design safety margin of the parachute.
The test was conducted yesterday in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation, the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, and DRDO, along with various dedicated teams from TBRL. The Ministry stated that the test proves the country's expertise in designing and manufacturing high-strength ribbon parachutes.
Lauding the Defence Research and Development Organisation, ISRO, and the Industry for the successful qualification test of the Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that this test is another significant step towards realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).