The first batch of crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at Indian Navy's Water Survival Training Facility WSTF at Kochi. Utilising state of the art facility, the team comprising of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training of crew module in varied sea conditions. The two weeks training capsule covered a brief on conduct of mission, actions to be taken during medical exigencies and familiarisation with different aircraft and their rescue equipment. The training also validated SOPs formulated jointly by Indian Navy and ISRO. On concluding day, Dr. Mohan M, Director of Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO witnessed recovery demonstration and interacted with the team. The team trained at WSTF will now be involved in recovery of test launches planned by ISRO in forthcoming months.
