space hard MCQ

The Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) for Gaganyaan successfully demonstrated crew escape at what altitude?

  1. 5 km
  2. 11.7 km
  3. 17 km
  4. 30 km

Answer: 17 km

TV-D1 conducted on Oct 21, 2023, separated the Crew Escape System at ~17 km altitude during ascent, validating abort sequence and parachute recovery systems.

Topic Space Missions - Gaganyaan
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