Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) Aerospace engineer N. Jayan, who led the development of the indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine that powers India’s LVM3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, has been appointed Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), one of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s most strategic establishments responsible for developing propulsion systems for the country’s launch vehicles and space missions.Jayan’s appointment marks the elevation of one of the key architect…
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Chennai, June 27 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a crucial hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine power head test article (PHTA) at a thrust level of 175 tonnes, marking a major milestone in the development of India’s next-generation launch vehicle propulsion technology.The test was conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu recently. The successful trial is eighth in the series of hot tests conducted using the Pow…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) From Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) to the country getting the first private earth imaging satellite constellation, the Indian space sector added many firsts in 2025. The year 2026 will be marked by critical milestones beginning with the first uncrewed Ganganyaan mission.The space missions in 2025 were spearheaded by both government-led ISRO and private companies, which together bolstered the space…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that, with the support of India’s youth, the country’s space program is becoming more advanced and impactful, emphasising that the increasing capabilities and boost to self-reliance are “wonderful” for future generations.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Powered by India’s youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful. With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for fut…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday said it is ready to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24.The launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Center will place the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, also referred to as BlueBird-6, in Low Earth Orbit.BlueBird communications satellite, developed by the US-based AST SpaceMobile, will be launched on board India’s most powerful rocket LVM3.It is one of the heaviest commercial satellites, weighing 6.5 ton…