The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has showcased the functioning of the Crew Escape System (CES), a vital safety component of the Gaganyaan Mission.
The CES is a rapid-acting mechanism designed to eject the crew module carrying astronauts away from a failing launch vehicle in case of an emergency, ensuring their survival during critical launch phases.
Developed indigenously by ISRO, the system can separate the crew module to a safe distance within seconds, even before a catastrophic failure occurs.
ISRO uses the Puller Type CES, which employs solid motors to pull the crew module away — a design similar to that used in the Soyuz and Saturn V missions. In contrast, the Pusher Type, used by SpaceX’s Falcon 9, relies on liquid-fuel engines to push the module to safety.
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