ISRO's Gaganyaan mission gets closer to sending humans to space
ISRO just pulled off a major step for its Gaganyaan mission: on August 24, 2025, they dropped a crew module from a Chinook helicopter over the Bay of Bengal to see if its parachutes could handle a real splashdown.
The test worked as planned, showing that astronauts should have a safe landing when they return from space.
What next for Gaganyaan mission?
This successful test is big news because it proves the parachute system can slow down and safely land the crew module—vital for bringing astronauts home.
For actual missions, up to 10 parachutes will be used for extra safety.
Before sending humans up (planned for late 2026), ISRO will run two unmanned flights and even try out a humanoid robot in space.
If all goes well, India could see its first astronauts orbiting Earth soon!