What are the recent developments in ISRO's 'Pushpak' Reusable Launch Vehicle landing experiment

Highlighting the successful third and final test of ISRO's 'Pushpak' Reusable Launch Vehicle.
  • ISRO's 'Pushpak' Reusable Launch Vehicle successfully completed its third and final test on 26th July 2021.
  • The experiment focused on perfecting the aerodynamic descent and landing of the reusable vehicle.
  • The test involved the vehicle reaching a peak altitude of approximately 5 km before descending back to the Earth.
  • ISRO utilized advanced technologies such as air brakes and fins for the controlled descent of the vehicle.
  • The successful landing marks a significant milestone in ISRO's efforts towards developing a reusable launch vehicle for cost-effective space missions in the future.
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