Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiment

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Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the first ground test of the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) solid motor at the Static Test Facility, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

About Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiment

• It is a test platform to carry out Integrated Parachute Tests for validation of deceleration system of Gaganyaan Crew Module under various test conditions.
• During these test missions, the Crew Module will be carried to an altitude of 10 – 17 km and separated from the vehicle.
• A series of 10 parachutes will be deployed to reduce the velocity of the Crew Module before splashdown in the sea.
• The solid stage of SOLVE is derived from the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) Strap-on Motor with few modifications to meet the Gaganyaan test requirements.
  • It includes development of slow burn rate propellant and straight nozzle with secondary injection thrust vector control.

What is Gaganyaan mission?

• It is India’s ongoing project to send a 3-day manned mission to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) of 400 km with a crew of 3 members and bring them safely back to Earth.
• Objectives
  • To undertake human space flights: Its immediate aim is to demonstrate indigenous capability to undertake human space flights.
  • Space exploration: In the long run, it will lay the foundation for a sustained Indian human space exploration programme.
  • Conduct Experiments: As part of the mission, Gaganyaan also encourages and supports micro-gravity experiments.

Source: TH

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