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ISRO successfully completed three major qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Crew Module as part of preparations for India's first human spaceflight mission. The tests validated the Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS), the Crew-Service Umbilical Unit (CSU-2) separation mechanism, and the Apex Cover Separation System. These systems are essential for ensuring astronaut safety during splashdown, atmospheric re-entry, parachute deployment, and post-landing recovery. The successful completion of these tests significantly improves mission readiness, reduces operational risks, and brings India closer to achieving its goal of independently sending astronauts into low Earth orbit and safely returning them to Earth.