Summary
The test checked the separation of the umbilical mechanism linking the crew area and the engine area.
A successful test means the crew module can safely detach during a mission.
Key Points
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Test focused on the umbilical mechanism that connects the crew module to the service module.
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Separation ensures astronauts can move safely if needed.
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The test brings India closer to launching humans into space.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsIndian Space Research Organisation
India’s group that builds rockets and explores space.
Gaganyaan
India’s first mission that will send people into space.
crew module
the part of a spaceship where astronauts live and work.
service module
the part of a spaceship that has the engines and supplies power.
umbilical mechanism
a special connector that joins the crew area to the engine area and can be separated.
propulsion
the force that pushes the spaceship forward.
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