Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 16 July 2026
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Successfully Carries Out Three Major Tests of Gaganyaan Crew Module Systems
Exam-focused facts from the 16 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tested a stored cold-gas-based crew module uprighting system (CMUS) to ensure upright position after sea splashdown.
- ISRO conducted a separation test of the umbilical mechanism component CSU-2 from a simulated crew module, demonstrating clean separation and structural stability.
- ISRO validated the structural integrity of the crew module during the separation of the apex cover, which protects parachutes before deployment.