How far has the preparation of Gaganyaan’s engine reached, know everything

New Delhi: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has achieved great success regarding Gaganyaan mission. ISRO successfully tests its CE20 cryogenic engine at sea level. The test took place last month at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri. After completing the analysis of its data, ISRO informed about the success on Thursday. The test, which took place on November 29, resolved several major technical challenges. This reflects the advanced engineering capabilities of ISRO.

Big success to ISRO

ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Center (LPSC) has developed the CE20 engine. It has a unique nozzle protection system. This system removes the earlier complexities in engine testing. During testing, engineers demonstrated the performance of a multi-element igniter. This is an important part for restarting the engine.

CE20 cryogenic engine successfully tested

Restarting a cryogenic engine is a difficult process. There are many technical challenges involved in this. That’s why this achievement is particularly noteworthy. ISRO said that the test saw significant technological progress. Engineers activated only the first element of the multi-element igniter, while monitoring the status of the other two elements. Engine and feature performance remained normal. All essential engine performance parameters were achieved as expected.

What did ISRO say about testing?

ISRO said that the indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine developed by ‘Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre’ is powering the upper stage of ‘Launch Vehicle Mark-3’ (LVM-3) and is capable of operating it at a ‘thrust’ level of 19 tonnes. Has been made eligible for. ISRO said that this engine has successfully powered the upper stage of six LVM3 missions so far.

Big update regarding engine of Gaganyaan mission

ISRO said the engine was recently optimized for the Gaganyaan mission with a thrust level of 20 tonnes. The future C32 stage was also designed to enable an improved ‘thrust’ level of 22 tonnes, to increase the payload capacity of the LVM3 launch vehicle. Gaganyaan is ISRO’s first manned mission. This engine is very important for India’s space program. An even better version of this engine is being developed for future missions.