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GK QUESTION#1614

In the context of ISRO’s Human Rated LVM3 (HLVM3) mission, what does the Crew Escape System (CES) primarily ensure?

  1. ASafe orbital insertion of the crew module into Low Earth Orbit.
  2. BEmergency separation of the crew module from the rocket in case of launch failure.Correct answer
  3. CAutomatic docking of the spacecraft with an orbital station.
  4. DControlled thermal protection of the capsule during atmospheric descent.
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B. Emergency separation of the crew module from the rocket in case of launch failure.

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Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching a crew of 3 members to an orbit of 400 km for a 3 days mission and bring them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.

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