ISRO Successfully Tests CE20 Engine for Gaganyaan Mission

On 21st February, 2024, ISRO announced the qualification and certification of the key cryogenic engine for India's Gaganyaan missions.

  • ISRO confirms the readiness of the CE20 cryogenic engine, a crucial component of the LVM3 launch vehicle, for Gaganyaan missions aimed at transporting humans into space.
  • The LVM3 heavy lift launcher, equipped with solid, liquid, and cryogenic stages.
  • It is designated for Gaganyaan missions, offering the necessary capabilities for crewed spaceflight.
  • The CE20 cryogenic engine underwent its seventh vacuum test on February 14. This validates its performance during the critical cryogenic stage of liftoff.
  • ISRO attains a major milestone by human-rating the CE20 engine, surpassing the ....
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