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Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send astronauts into space

India's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), recently conducted a successful test flight as part of its Gaganyaan mission , which aims to send astronauts into space in 2025. Here are the key points from the news: 1.    Test Flight: ISRO carried out a test flight of the Gaganyaan spacecraft from Sriharikota. This test was conducted to determine whether the crew could safely escape the rocket in case of a malfunction. 2.    Success: The test flight, named "Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1)," was successful, and ISRO Chairman S. Somanath announced its accomplishment. This success is a crucial step towards sending astronauts into space. 3.    Crew Escape System: The test focused on the "crew escape system (CES)," which is a critical component. In the event of a rocket malfunction, this system is designed to move the crew away from the exploding rocket to ensure their safety. 4.  ...