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DRDO conducts successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute

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Chandigarh:19/2/26: India’s human spaceflight programme has achieved a key milestone with the successful qualification level load test of Drogue Parachute for Gaganyaan programme at Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh. RTRS is a specialized dynamic test facility being used extensively for high-speed aerodynamic and ballistic evaluations.

The test was conducted on February 18, 2026, with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, DRDO, alongside various TBRL’s dedicated teams. The RTRS dynamic test, simulating qualification level loads that are higher than the maximum flight loads, shows the additional design safety margin of the parachute.

The test proves India’s expertise in designing and manufacturing high-strength ribbon parachutes. The achievement once again highlights TBRL’s immense contributions by providing advanced test facilities, instrumentation, and technical expertise for space and defence programmes.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, ISR, O, and Industry on the successful qualification test for Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute. The test is another big step in furthering the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, he said.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, has also congratulated the teams associated with the successful qualification level load test.

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