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India successfully tested prototype spaceplane

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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reported that the third test of the RLV LEX reusable launch vehicle Hypersonic Flight Experiment prototype, called “Pushpak”, in which the landing

India successfully tested prototype spaceplane

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) reported that the third test of the RLV LEX reusable launch vehicle Hypersonic Flight Experiment prototype, called “Pushpak”, in which the landing was practiced, was successful.


During the third test, the Pushpak was dropped from the helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 kilometers and 4.5 kilometers from the runway. Despite the strong winds, the aircraft made a descent plan and landed safely on the runway.

According to the publication Space.comWhile the speed of the reusable spaceplane prototype during landing was 322 kilometers per hour, it dropped to 104 kilometers per hour after the brake parachute was opened. The brake system of the chassis was used for the final stop of the device.

According to ISRO representatives, after successful tests, India is starting to create a reusable orbital spacecraft.

Source: Port Altele

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