DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan drogue parachute

2026-02-19 - 19:53

India's Gaganyaan program received a significant boost with the successful qualification level load test of its drogue parachute at DRDO's RTRS facility. This dynamic test, simulating loads higher than maximum flight conditions, demonstrated India's capability in designing and manufacturing high-strength ribbon parachutes, marking a crucial step towards self-reliance in human spaceflight.