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    Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) completed the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine

    Posted 22 Feb 2024

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    • Human-rating refers to rating a system that is capable of safely transporting humans.
    • The final test was carried out at the High Altitude Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, to simulate the flight conditions.
    • CE20 cryogenic engine powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions.

     

    • About Human-rated LVM3
      • It is a three-stage vehicle consists of the solid stage, liquid stage and cryogenic stage.
      • It is capable of launching the Orbital Module to an intended Low Earth Orbit of 400 km.
        • Orbital Module will be Orbiting Earth comprising of Crew Module and a Service Module.
      • It consists of Crew Escape System (CES)  to ensure that the Crew Module is taken to a safe distance in case of any emergency.

     

    • About Gaganyaan
      • It is India’s first human spaceflight mission.
      • It aims to launch a crew of 3 members to low earth orbit of 400km for three days.
      •  India will become the fourth country to send a crewed spacecraft to space(after the USA, Russia, and China).
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    • Gaganyaan
    • LVM3
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