ISRO’s ‘Pushpak’ Reusable Launch Vehicle Achieves Milestone with Successful Final Landing Experiment!

 In a historic achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the third and final landing experiment of its Reusable Launch Vehicle ‘Pushpak.’ This momentous event occurred at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka.




Key Highlights of the ‘Pushpak’ Mission:

  • Successful Final Landing: The Pushpak Reusable Launch Vehicle was released from a Chinook helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km and performed a precise horizontal landing at the runway centerline despite challenging wind conditions.
  • Autonomous Capabilities: Demonstrating advanced autonomous landing capabilities, Pushpak utilized multi-sensory fusion, including inertial sensors, radar altimeters, and the NavIC navigation system.
  • High-Speed Landing: The vehicle approached the runway at 320 km/h, reducing its speed to nearly 100 km/h using a brake parachute and landing gear brakes.
  • Collaborative Effort: The mission involved various ISRO centers and had significant support from the Indian Air Force and other key aerospace organizations.
  • Future Prospects: This successful experiment reaffirms ISRO’s expertise in developing reusable launch vehicle technologies, which will significantly reduce launch costs and advance space exploration.

Statements and Appreciation:

  • ISRO’s Achievements: ISRO Chairman S Somanath congratulated the team, praising their dedication and the mission’s success under complex conditions.
  • Union Minister’s Praise: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi lauded ISRO’s relentless pursuit of innovation and contribution to India’s space exploration achievements.

Next Steps for ISRO:

With the objectives of RLV-LEX successfully met, ISRO is now focusing on the next phase: the Orbital Reusable Vehicle (RLV-ORV). This future mission aims to refine the sophisticated guidance algorithms for orbital re-entry missions.


By:- Ranjan

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