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VIEW: ISRO's 'Pushpak' aircraft, India's inaugural Reusable Launch Vehicle accomplishes successful test landing
The Pushpak launch apparatus signifies India's groundbreaking effort to transform space exploration, and its triumphant landing signals further progress in this expedition. The whole initiative was devised for approximately Rs 100 crore.
On Friday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reached an important landmark by successfully executing the landing mission of its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), called 'Pushpak', from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Challakere, which is near Karnataka's Chitradurga. The launch was overseen by ISRO chairman S Somanath and other high-ranking officers.
ISRO does it once more! The winged vehicle, Pushpak (RLV-TD), accurately landed on its own on the runway after being launched from an unconventional position," the space agency announced on X.
RLV-LEX-02: The method of arrival and touch down. pic.twitter.com/hI9k86KiBv— ISRO (@isro) March 22, 2024
RLV-LEX-02: The method of arrival and touch down. pic.twitter.com/hI9k86KiBv
The airborne device, known as Pushpak, was hoisted by a Chinook helicopter from the Indian Air Force and was let go from a height of 4.5 km. After being let go approximately 4km away from the landing strip, Pushpak independently moved towards the landing strip, making lateral adjustments along the way. It landed accurately on the strip, slowing and eventually stopping using its brake parachute, landing gear brakes, and nose wheel steering system, according to a statement by ISRO.
This trial signified the third launch of Pushpak, which is included in a series of examinations intended to enhance its robotic landing skills in increasingly challenging situations. Although the practical implementation of Pushpak is still a few years off, this accomplishment emphasizes India's determined pursuit to make space exploration more cost-effective, a point underscored by Mr. Somanath.
The RLV-LEX-02 Experiment by ISRO was another success! The winged vehicle, Pushpak (RLV-TD), was able to land independently and accurately on the runway after being dispatched from an unusual position. The Indian Air Force was tagged in the post. The event took place on March 22, 2024.
The Pushpak launch vehicle is a groundbreaking initiative by India to transform space accessibility, and its successful landing signifies further advancement in this mission. The project has been in the works for more than ten years and made remarkable progress in April of the previous year when Pushpak showcased its ability to land autonomously after being deployed from an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter. This achievement moved Pushpak nearer to its objective of achieving orbital re-entry capabilities.
The Pushpak project, which involves an expenditure of around Rs 100 crore, not only highlights India's advanced technical capabilities but also sets the base for upcoming ventures. This includes the ambitious goal of setting up the Bhartiya Antariksha Station by 2035.
On his latest trip to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an update from Somanath about the development of the Pushpak vehicle. The creation of the RLV spacecraft started in January 2012 after getting the green light from the National Review Committee. Following this, the first model, known as RLV-TD (Technology Demonstrator), was created.
Progress in creating heat-resistant materials to safeguard spacecraft during atmospheric re-entry has been made possible by the combined efforts of institutions such as the National Aerospace Laboratory and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), utilizing sophisticated supercomputer simulations. The inaugural journey of RLV in 2016 signified a noteworthy landmark in the exploration of space by India.
(Incorporating information from various sources)
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