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Jhansi : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has conducted a successful test of the Main Parachutes for the Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Babina Field Firing Range (BFFR), in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.

This test, conducted on November 3, is part of the ongoing series of Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT) for the qualification of the parachute system for Gaganyaan Mission.

For the Gaganyaan Crew Module, the parachute system comprises a total of 10 parachutes of 4 types. The descent sequence begins with two apex cover separation parachutes that remove the protective cover of the parachute compartment, followed by two drogue parachutes that stabilise and decelerate the module, ISRO said in a statement on Tuesday

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