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Monday, January 6, 2014

Indigenous cryogenic engine puts a 1,982-kg communication satellite in orbit

Indigenous cryogenic engine puts a 1,982-kg communication satellite in orbit

indian gslv g5 cryogenic engine
One of India’s most ambitious dreams became a reality on Sunday when its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5), powered by an indigenous cryogenic engine, effortlessly put the 1,982-kg GSAT-14 communication satellite into a perfect orbit after 17 minutes of flight.
The cryogenic engine built by the