India's Gaganyaan Mission Faces Delay as Test Flight Aborted
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India successfully conducted an uncrewed test of the emergency escape system for its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule, demonstrating the vehicle's ability to separate from its rocket in case of a launch problem. The test flight, known as TV-D1, involved launching a test version of the crew module and its attached escape system. The spacecraft separated from the rocket, deployed parachutes, and safely landed in the sea. India is planning to launch its first crewed mission in 2024 as part of its ambitious human spaceflight program.
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