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India's Space Research Organization has signalled its intention to build a reusable launch vehicle after a third test of an unpowered experimental precursor again nailed its landing.
For its third flight, the craft was again dropped from a helicopter. This time, however, winds were stronger than on previous flights. The lander also made a 500-meter course adjustment as it came in to land – a big increase on the 150-meter shift for the vehicle's second flight – and then"performed a precise horizontal landing at the runway centerline," according to an IRSO
The mission employed the same winged body and flight systems used for the second test flight – another important achievement as it demonstrates India's space program can create a reusable vehicle.
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