India Tests Successfully Indigenous Cryogenic Engine , Modi Congratulates Space Scients

29 April, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Space Scientists for the successful testing of Indigenous Cryogenic Engine.

In a major milestone, an indigenous cryogenic engine, that will help India put satellites of upto four tonnes in geostationary orbit, was tested successfully at ISRO’s propulsion complex at Mahendragiri in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu Tuesday evening.

The powerful version of the cryogenic engine was ground tested at the Liquid Propulsion systems centre (LPSC).

The test was conducted for 635 seconds and it was successful, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre sources in Thiruvananthapuram said.

A team headed by Director D Karthikesan led the testing. ISRO sources said its chairman A S Kirankumar visited Mahendragiri for this purpose. The successful testing is an important milestone in developing lift launch vehicles GSLV MK-3 for the next generation.

Congratulating the space scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the engine tested will enable us to put satellites of up to 4 tons in geostationary orbit and it is a proud accomplishment.