ISRO’s Pushpak RLV Demonstrates Autonomous Landing, Shakes Up Space Race

The autonomous landing test of ISRO's Pushpak RLV in Challakere, Chitradurga, was successfully concluded on March 22, 2024.

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Pushpak is a space shuttle that is intended to transport goods and satellites into orbit.

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On April 2, 2023, ISRO conducted a joint test of Pushpak's landing capability with the Indian Air Force and DRDO.

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Successfull Test

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Deploying satellites and then coming back offers lower costs and more mission efficiency for the RLV.

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Pushpak has potential uses in space debris control, military, and espionage.

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Pushpak's capabilities were showcased during the 2016 test flight, which reached hypersonic speed before making a successful return.

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With this accomplishment, India is now developing reusable space shuttles on par with other top nations.

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ISRO wants to finish the Pushpak project by 2030, with an emphasis on space mission sustainability.

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ISRO’s Pushpak RLV Demonstrates Autonomous Landing, Shakes Up Space Race

The autonomous landing test of ISRO's Pushpak RLV in Challakere, Chitradurga, was successfully concluded on March 22, 2024.

Pushpak is a space shuttle that is intended to transport goods and satellites into orbit.

ISRO’s Pushpak RLV

On April 2, 2023, ISRO conducted a joint test of Pushpak's landing capability with the Indian Air Force and DRDO.

Successfull Test

India's space technology capabilities have advanced significantly with the domestic creation of Pushpak.

The Descent

THE LAnding

Deploying satellites and then coming back offers lower costs and more mission efficiency for the RLV.

ISRO’s Pushpak RLV

Pushpak has potential uses in space debris control, military, and espionage.

Pushpak's capabilities were showcased during the 2016 test flight, which reached hypersonic speed before making a successful return.

ISRO’s Pushpak RLV

With this accomplishment, India is now developing reusable space shuttles on par with other top nations.

ISRO wants to finish the Pushpak project by 2030, with an emphasis on space mission sustainability.

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