BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday stated a high thrust model of the Vikas Engine used to be successfully certified through a ground check for a duration of 195 seconds at Isro Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Tamil Nadu's Mahendragiri, transferring a step closer to be used in Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle MK-III (GSLV MK-III).
Vikas Engine is the workhorse liquid rocket engine powering the second one level of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), 2nd level and the 4 strap on phases of Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the twin engine core liquid level (L110) of GSLV Mk-III.
"All the propulsion parameters during the tests were found satisfactory and closely matched the predictions," Isro stated.
This ground check has validated the efficiency adequacy of the Vikas Engine for its use within the upcoming 2nd developmental flight of GSLV Mk-III. This engine will improve the payload capability of PSLV, GSLV and GSLV Mk-III launch vehicles.
Vikas Engine is the workhorse liquid rocket engine powering the second one level of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), 2nd level and the 4 strap on phases of Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the twin engine core liquid level (L110) of GSLV Mk-III.
"All the propulsion parameters during the tests were found satisfactory and closely matched the predictions," Isro stated.
This ground check has validated the efficiency adequacy of the Vikas Engine for its use within the upcoming 2nd developmental flight of GSLV Mk-III. This engine will improve the payload capability of PSLV, GSLV and GSLV Mk-III launch vehicles.
Vikas Engine readies for GSLV MK-III
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