The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful qualification-level load test of the Drogue Parachute for the Gaganyaan programme in Chandigarh. The Ministry of Defence said that the dynamic test, simulating qualification-level loads which are higher than the maximum flight loads, shows the additional design safety margin of the parachute.

 

The test was conducted yesterday with the Indian Space Research Organisation, Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, and DRDO, alongside various TBRL’s dedicated teams. The Ministry said 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 Industry on the successful qualification test for the Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the test is another big step in furthering the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.