Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a major ground test of the CE20 cryogenic engine

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a major ground test of the CE20 cryogenic engine

¨     Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a major ground test of the CE20 cryogenic engine.

¨     This test demonstrated that the engine is capable of generating higher thrust.

¨     This enhancement could potentially improve the performance of the LVM3 launch vehicle.

¨     Conducted on March 10, this trial was a 'sea-level hot test' carried out at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

¨     During the test, the engine operated continuously for 165 seconds, generating approximately 22 tons of thrust.

¨     The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of the LVM3 rocket. The upper stage is critical for missions carrying heavy payloads.

¨     This engine has been 'human-rated' for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission.

¨     ISRO stated that the objective of this high-thrust test is to enhance the rocket's payload capacity.

¨     This improvement will prove beneficial for future satellite missions and will also support India's space exploration projects.