ISRO Achieves Breakthrough with Semi-Cryogenic Engine Hot Test
Successful Test Paves Way for Enhanced Payload Capacity of LVM3 Rocket
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ISRO successfully conducted a hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine power head at 88% of target thrust, a key milestone towards enhancing LVM3 rocket's payload capacity.
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ISRO's development of semi-cryogenic propulsion aims to enhance LVM3's capabilities.
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ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said, "...a test that was conducted, excluding the thrust chamber...we have taken close to 90% of the thrust load...it was a major achievement and milestone, and now we are getting ready for the engine test..."
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Successful full-thrust demonstration within the next 6 months
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