Development_of_crew_vehicle Indian_Space_Research_Organisation



the indian space research organisation (isro) working towards maiden manned indian space mission vehicle can carry 3 astronauts 7 days in near earth orbit. indian manned spacecraft temporarily named orbital vehicle intends basis of indigenous indian human spaceflight program.


the capsule designed carry 3 people, , planned upgraded version equipped rendezvous , docking capability. in maiden manned mission, isro s largely autonomous 3-ton capsule orbit earth @ 400 km in altitude 7 days two-person crew on board. crew vehicle launch atop of isro s gslv mk ii, under development. gslv mk ii features indigenously developed cryogenic upper-stage engine. first test of cryogenic engine, held on 15 april 2010, failed cryogenic phase did not perform expected , rocket deviated planned trajectory. second test of indigenous cryogenic engine successful on 5 january 2014 , on 27 august 2015.








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