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ISRO’s Breakthrough in Semi-Cryogenic Engine Development for LVM3
ISRO has achieved a breakthrough in developing a semi-cryogenic engine (liquid oxygen/kerosene engine) with a high thrust of 2,000 kN (kilonewtons).
The first successful hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) was conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
This engine will be used in the semi-cryogenic booster stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), enhancing India's space launch capabilities.
Satellites are first placed in GTO before they use their own propulsion system to move to a final geostationary orbit (GEO).
This reduces the energy required from the launch vehicle, making it more fuel-efficient.
What is a Semi-Cryogenic Engine?
iA semi-cryogenic engine is a type of liquid rocket engine that uses:
a)Liquid Oxygen (LOX) as an oxidiser (cryogenic component).
b)Refined kerosene (RP-1) as fuel (stored at ambient temperature).
Developed by: Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) under ISRO.
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