Where was the Gaganyaan drogue parachute qualification test of February 2026 carried out?

On the Rail Track Rocket Sled at TBRL, ChandigarhCorrect answerYour answerAt the Integrated Test Range, ChandipurCorrect answerYour answerIn a wind tunnel at IISc, BengaluruCorrect answerYour answerAt sea, off SriharikotaCorrect answerYour answer

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The test used the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of DRDO's TBRL in Chandigarh.
A rocket sled lets a parachute be loaded at high speed on the ground.

Concept: Gaganyaan parachute test
Typical timeTypical: 50 s
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Where was the Gaganyaan drogue parachute qualification test of February 2026 carried out?

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