ISRO tests parachute based deceleration system for Gaganyaan missionsThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for end to end demonstration of parachute based deceleration system for Gaganyaan missionsSunday August 24, 2025 8:50 PM , ummid.com News NetworkNew Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Sunday successfully completed first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for end to end demonstration of parachute based deceleration system for Gaganyaan missions. "This test is a joint effort of ISRO, Indian Air Force, DRDO, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard", the Indian space agency said. The Gaganyaan mission marks India’s first venture into testing human expeditions to low Earth orbit. Integrated Air Drop TestISRO tested its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for end to end demonstration of parachute based deceleration system ahead of the Gaganyaan mission launch. ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said that the parachute test was a critical step for the country's Gaganyaan missions.