Demonstrating its advanced engineering capabilities, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that it has achieved a key milestone in its space programme with the successful sea-level hot test of the CE20 Cryogenic Engine which has been developed indigenously. The space agency conducted the tests late last month on November 29 in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu and announced its success post analyses.
“The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems-a vital step for future missions,” ISRO said on X. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle, which has played a pivotal role in missions like Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3, and is expected to be integral for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight attempt. Read more
Source: Economic Times