Isro's RLV lands in Karnataka bringing India closer to space plane dreams | See Pics

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday successfully conducted the landing demonstration of its under development Reusable Launch Vehicle. (Photo: Isro)

The autonomous landing was carried out under the exact conditions of a Space Re-entry vehicle's landing. (Photo: Isro)

The release condition was matched by 10 parameters covering position, velocity, altitude and body rates as the spacecraft released autonomously. (Photo: Isro)

RLV performed approach and landing maneuvers using the Integrated Navigation, Guidance & control system. (Photo: Isro)

RLV is Isro's attempt at developing essential technologies for a fully reusable launch vehicle to enable low-cost access to space. (Photo: Isro)