In a major milestone towards successful development of the super heavy GSLV Mk III launch vehicle, ISRO today successfully tested the High Thrust Cryogenic Engine, the same engine which will power GSLV Mk III’s most complex stage, the cryogenic stage.
The Geo-Synchronous Launch Vehicle Mk III, or more popularly known as the GSLV Mk III is the 3rd generation of launch rockets under ISRO’s GSLV series of launch vehicles. It is the most heaviest of all, will carry satellites upto the geosynchronous orbit, and more importantly, is being developed for India’s planned first human space mission.
The under-development launch vehicle will be able to carry a massive 8,000 Kgs. of payload to the low-earth orbit, while carrying 4,000 Kgs. to the geo-stationary orbit. In comparison to other western launch vehicles, the GSLV can be compared with European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 launch rocket and SpaceX’s much talked about Falcon 9.
ISRO Successfully Tests High Thrust Cryogenic Engine, The Mean Machine Which Powers The Next-Gen GSLV Mk III Rocket - The Tech Portal
The Geo-Synchronous Launch Vehicle Mk III, or more popularly known as the GSLV Mk III is the 3rd generation of launch rockets under ISRO’s GSLV series of launch vehicles. It is the most heaviest of all, will carry satellites upto the geosynchronous orbit, and more importantly, is being developed for India’s planned first human space mission.
The under-development launch vehicle will be able to carry a massive 8,000 Kgs. of payload to the low-earth orbit, while carrying 4,000 Kgs. to the geo-stationary orbit. In comparison to other western launch vehicles, the GSLV can be compared with European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 launch rocket and SpaceX’s much talked about Falcon 9.
ISRO Successfully Tests High Thrust Cryogenic Engine, The Mean Machine Which Powers The Next-Gen GSLV Mk III Rocket - The Tech Portal
