National Affairs — 19 April 2026 Question 2
Q2. Which option below is correct?
ISRO's Gaganyaan mission's Life Support System test in April 2026 was conducted to ensure which of the following?
Rocket propulsion efficiency
Crew survival in space environment
Satellite communication protocols
Mars orbit insertion capability
Explanation:
The Life Support System (LSS) in Gaganyaan is designed to ensure crew survival in the space environment by managing oxygen supply, cabin pressure, temperature regulation, and CO₂ removal.
About Gaganyaan:
- India's first crewed spaceflight program
- Target altitude: 400 km LEO (Low Earth Orbit)
- Crew: 3 Indian astronauts (Vyomnauts)
- Launch vehicle: HLVM3 (Human-rated LVM3)
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