Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme on January 12, 2022.
The test was conducted for 720 seconds atISROPropulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Nadu.
Performance of the engine met with the test objectives and parameters of the engine closely matched with predictions during entire duration of the test.
This engine will be tested for four more times, for a cumulative duration of 1810 seconds.
Following this, one more engine will undergo two short-duration tests and one long-duration test, in a bid to complete cryogenic engine qualification for Gaganyaan Programme.
Payload under the Gaganyaan mission consists of: