India’s crewed space mission: Gaganyaan Propulsion System clears tests — Why this matters

Isro has successfully completed qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System, a crucial step for India’s first human spaceflight mission. The 350-second hot test validated the system’s performance during emergency scenarios, ensuring astronaut safety. This achievement brings India closer to becoming the fourth nation to independently send humans into space, including Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS.