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Time of India
14 hours ago
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- Time of India
India's crewed space mission: Gaganyaan Propulsion System clears tests — Why this matters
. With India's first astronaut on the International Space Station, Shubhanshu Shukla, currently in space, the country has achieved another important milestone in its crewed space journey. Isro on Saturday said it has successfully completed the qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS). A 350-second hot test was conducted on Friday at the Isro Propulsion Complex in Tamil Nadu, validating the system's performance during off-nominal mission scenarios such as flight aborts. With this, Isro moves closer to launching astronauts into space which will include Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on ISS. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [속보]'한 달만에 5cm 성장!?' 2개월치 무료증정 압도적 키성장 1위! 아이클타임 더 알아보기 Undo What is the propulsion system in Gaganyaan? The propulsion system is like the engine of the Gaganyaan Service Module. It helps move and control the spacecraft once it is in space. This includes tasks like adjusting the orbit, changing direction, slowing down before returning to Earth, and helping with emergency escape if something goes wrong during launch. The system runs on a special mix of two types of fuel (called bi-propellant) and has two key parts — the Liquid Apogee Motors (LAM), which handle big movements, and the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, which help turn or adjust the position of the spacecraft. To test all this, Isro built a model that copies how the real system would work in space. This model had fuel tanks, helium gas for pressure, and all the necessary pipes and controls. Isro tested this model 25 times under different conditions — both normal and emergency-like situations. In total, the engine was fired for over 14,000 seconds to make sure it is safe and ready for astronauts. Why is this important? This test is a big step forward for India's Gaganyaan mission , which aims to send astronauts into space. The 350-second trial was done to check if the engine works properly even during emergency situations — like if the mission has to be stopped in the middle of launch. Isro said the system worked just as expected. The engine system, called SMPS, was developed by ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and tested at their Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. This success means Isro has crossed an important stage in making sure the spacecraft is safe for humans. Now, the team will focus on more testing and putting all parts together before the actual astronaut mission is launched. Once Gaganyaan takes off, India will become the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia, and China, to send people into space using its own technology
Hans India
17 hours ago
- Science
- Hans India
ISRO inches close to Gaganyaan mission with successful development of key engine
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a step closer to the Gaganyaan Mission with the successful development of a key engine. The two hot tests conducted, early this month, for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) have been completed, ISRO said. 'ISRO has successfully completed the development of Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) for Gaganyaan Mission with the completion of the qualification test programme,' said ISRO, in a statement. The space agency on Friday conducted a full-duration hot test of SMPS for 350s to validate the integrated performance of the SMPS for flight off-nominal mission profile of SM-based mission abort. 'The overall performance of the propulsion system during the hot test was normal as per pre-test predictions,' ISRO said. The Service Module (SM) of Gaganyaan is a regulated bi-propellant-based propulsion system that caters to the requirements of the Orbital Module for orbit circularisation, on-orbit control, de-boost manoeuvring, and Service Module-based abort during the ascent phase. The Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines provide the main propulsive force during the orbit circularisation and de-boost phases, while the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters ensure precise attitude control. 'A System Demonstration Model (SDM) testbed was realised emulating the fluid circuit of the Service Module Propulsion System, encompassing the propellant tank feed system, helium pressurisation system, flight-qualified thrusters, and control components,' ISRO said. Further, the space agency noted that the 'SDM for Service Module Propulsion System has undergone 25 tests under nominal and off-nominal conditions for a cumulative duration of 14,331s for various Gaganyaan mission scenarios and human rating requirements'. The Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System was designed, developed, and realised by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and the tests were carried out at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri. Gaganyaan is India's human spaceflight mission slated for launch in 2027. The Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit. ISRO aims to launch at least two key projects under the Gaganyaan mission this year -- a second test vehicle and an uncrewed mission. The uncrewed orbital test mission will pave the way for India's human spaceflight programme. This will validate systems for crew safety and recovery. Meanwhile, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of one of the four astronaut-designates of the Gaganyaan programme, has also been conducting scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that may help the human space flight mission for the country. He is expected to return to Earth next week.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
ISRO conducts successful tests for Gaganyaan mission
BENGALURU: As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut and Gaganyatri, is gaining first hand knowledge of manned space missions onboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) team is also working over time to be on schedule for the launch of the Gaganyaan mission -- the first indigenous manned space mission. ISRO on Wednesday shared details of the successful completion of two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System. The tests were conducted for a 30 seconds and 100 seconds to validate the test article configuration. The ISRO team stated that all parameters and performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests were as per the pre-test indicators and normal. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the team has planned to launch the Gaganyaan mission in March 2027. 'For success in the first attempt, a series of tests and preparations are important and they are being done step by step.' RCS thrusters with LAM working fine: ISRO 'Each test parameter is also being doubly checked to ensure there are no anomalies at later stages,' Narayanan said. The ISRO team on Wednesday said the tests of reaction control system (RCS) thrusters in all the different modes along with the Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) were found to be successful. 'The ISRO's Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC) is leading the technology development activities for the Gaganyaan's Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS). SMPS is a critical system of Gaganyaan Orbital Module. It is required during orbital manoeuvring and for specific abort scenarios. It comprises five 5 LAM engines and 16 RCS thrusters. Now with the results and input gained from these short hot tests, ISRO will soon conduct a full duration hot test,' the ISRO team said.
United News of India
4 days ago
- Science
- United News of India
ISRO successfully conducts hot tests of Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System
States » South Chennai, July 9 (UNI) ISRO has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu. The tests were conducted on July 3, ISRO said in an update today. The two short duration hot tests were conducted for 30s and 100s to validate the test article configuration. The overall performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests was normal as per pre-test predictions. During the 100s test, simultaneous operation of all RCS thrusters in different modes (steady state; pulsed) along with all LAM engines was also successfully demonstrated. ISRO's Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC) is leading the technology development activities for the Gaganyaan SMPS. SMPS is a critical system of Gaganyaan Orbital Module and is required during orbital manoeuvring as well as specific abort scenarios. It comprised of five Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines (each 440N thrust) and 16 of Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters (each 100N thrust). In order to simulate the propulsion system conditions closer to flight, the SMPS test article for these hot tests incorporated improvements based on experience gained from earlier hot tests. With the confidence gained through these hot tests, ISRO will conduct a full duration hot test shortly. UNI GV 1640
Hans India
4 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
ISRO conducts 2 hot tests of Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System
New Delhi: ISRO on Wednesday said it has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS), a key advancement for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. The hot tests were carried out on July 3 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli District. 'Two short-duration hot tests were conducted for the 30s and 100s to validate the test article configuration. The overall performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests was normal as per pre-test predictions,' ISRO said. "During the 100s test, simultaneous operation of all RCS thrusters in different modes (steady state; pulsed) along with all LAM engines was also successfully demonstrated," the agency added. ISRO's Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC) is leading the technology development activities for the Gaganyaan SMPS. SMPS is a critical system of the Gaganyaan Orbital Module and is required during orbital manoeuvring as well as specific abort scenarios. It comprises of 5 Nos. of Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines (each 440N thrust) and 16 nos. of Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters (each 100N thrust). In order to simulate the propulsion system conditions closer to flight, the SMPS test article for these hot tests incorporated improvements based on experience gained from earlier hot tests. 'With the confidence gained through these hot tests, ISRO will conduct a full-duration hot test shortly,' the Indian space agency said. Gaganyaan is India's human spaceflight mission slated for launch in 2027. The Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit. ISRO aims to launch at least two key projects under the Gaganyaan mission this year -- a second test vehicle and an uncrewed mission. The uncrewed orbital test mission will pave the way for India's human spaceflight programme. This will validate systems for crew safety and recovery. Meanwhile, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of one of the four astronaut-designates of the Gaganyaan programme, has also been conducting scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that may help the human space flight mission for the country.
