Which system, tested in the Pad Abort Test on 5 July 2018 and in TV-D1 in October 2023, is meant to pull Gaganyaan astronauts to safety in an emergency?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Crew Escape System
- Step 1: ISRO's Pad Abort Test was conducted successfully on 5 July 2018, and the Crew Escape System has five solid motors in a tractor configuration. Answer: The Crew Escape System. TV-D1 followed on 21 October 2023. Why not the others: None of the other options fits.
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