Photos: Gaganyaan mission test flight: Check step by step moves by ISRO 

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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is all set for a groundbreaking milestone - the first test flight of the simulated Gaganyaan mission.

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Scheduled for October 21, 2023, at 08:00 am IST, the mission will originate from the iconic Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota.

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The Test Vehicle, a single-stage liquid rocket tailored for abort missions, will transport the Crew Module (CM) and Crew Escape Systems (CES).

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These systems boast fast-acting solid motors, a CM fairing (CMF), and Interface Adapters, all playing pivotal roles in this critical mission.

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Around 17 km in the sky, the CES with CM will part ways from the Test Vehicle, initiating the autonomous abort sequence.

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This sequence will see the CES separation and the deployment of parachutes, ensuring a safe touchdown for the CM.

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The CM will gently touch down in the sea, approximately 10 km from the Sriharikota coast, showcasing the precision of ISRO's technology.

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This short-duration mission is an integral part of the Gaganyaan project, proving India's capabilities in launching and safely returning humans from low earth orbit.

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The success of this mission will bring India one step closer to its dream of manned space travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hinted that the first human space flight will happen in 2025.