science30 May 2026
ISRO Successfully Tests Next-Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) for Future Manned Missions
On May 30, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting the second autonomous landing experiment of its next-generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) demonstrator, named 'Pushpak'. This test, performed at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, validated critical technologies for cost-effective space access and future manned spaceflight missions, including precise navigation, guidance, and control systems during re-entry and landing.
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