Bengaluru, Oct. 16 -- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a series of Crew Module (CM)-Service Module (SM) separation tests for the Gaganyaan programme, validating the design adequacy of the separation system ahead of the first uncrewed mission, G1, which is targeted for launch in 2026.

The Gaganyaan Orbital Module comprises the Crew Module and the Service Module, which are connected through a separation system. Electrical and fluid servicing between the two modules is ensured through umbilical connections.

The modules are integrated before launch and function as a single unit from launch until the completion of the on-orbit phase of the mission. Before re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the Crew Modu...