Indian Air Force Congratulates ISRO on Successful RLV 'PUSHPAK' Demonstration
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another milestone in its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) programme. The RLV, named 'PUSHPAK', successfully demonstrated its autonomous landing capability as part of the RLV-LEX 3 mission.
Sun, 23 Jun 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another milestone in its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) programme. The RLV, named 'PUSHPAK', successfully demonstrated its autonomous landing capability as part of the RLV-LEX 3 mission.
According to a tweet by the IAF, they used a Chinook helicopter to drop the underslung RLV from an altitude of 4.5 km above mean sea level with pinpoint accuracy.
IAF congratulates @isro on successful demonstration of the autonomous landing capability of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'PUSHPAK' as part of its RLV-LEX 3 mission.@IAF_MCC will continue its firm collaboration with @isro in marking many such successful milestones in… pic.twitter.com/lwk4DkLgc9
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 23, 2024
The successful demonstration of RLV 'PUSHPAK' is a significant step towards India's vision of becoming self-reliant in space technology.
The Indian Air Force has been involved in several space-related missions, including the launch of satellites into orbit. Their involvement in this mission highlights their role as a vital partner in India's space programme.
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