ISRO Achieves Breakthrough in Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology
On 22nd March, 2024, ISRO achieved a significant breakthrough in reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology with the successful completion of the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX-02 landing experiment at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka.
Successful RLV LEX-02 Landing Experiment
- ISRO conducted the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment, the second in a series, showcasing the autonomous landing capability of an RLV under off-nominal initial conditions upon release from a helicopter.
- The winged vehicle, Pushpak, autonomously navigated towards the runway, executing precise landing manoeuvres with cross-range corrections, and came to a halt using its brake parachute, landing gear brakes, and nose ....
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