The TV-D1 test flight validated which system for the Gaganyaan mission?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 3 (CES)
Explanation:
TV-D1, or 'Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1', was a crucial test of the Gaganyaan mission. This flight primarily validated the functionality of the CES (Crew Escape System). The purpose of this test was to ensure that if a malfunction occurred during the rocket's ascent, the crew module carrying the astronauts could safely separate from the rocket and land in the ocean. ISRO successfully launched it from Sriharikota on October 21, 2023.
Additional Facts:
RCS: Reaction Control System, which helps change the spacecraft's direction and stabilize it.
LRA: Laser Retroreflector Array, often used to accurately position satellites (such as in Chandrayaan-3).
APXS: Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer, an instrument for detecting the chemical composition of surfaces (like the one in the Pragyan rover).
Gaganyaan Mission: This is India's first human space mission, aiming to send Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit (LEO) and return them safely.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
On what date was the TV-D1 test conducted by ISRO? (Answer: October 21, 2023)
What is 'Vyommitra' for the Gaganyaan mission? (Answer: A female robotic astronaut/humanoid)
Which rocket (Launch Vehicle) will be used to launch the Gaganyaan mission? (Answer: LVM3 - formerly known as GSLV Mk III)