Page 8 - Spec Tech Vol 1 Issue 08
P. 8
India's heaviest rocket LVM3's payload
capability enhanced with successful
engine test
Image Credit: ISRO
The payload capability of India's heaviest The major modifications carried out on this
rocket LVM3 has been enhanced by up to test article compared to previous engines
450 kg with a successful engine test, was introduction of Thrust Control Valve
according to the Indian Space Research (TCV) for thrust control, ISRO said.
Organisation.
"In addition to this, 3D printed LOX and LH2
The CE20 cryogenic engine indigenously turbine exhaust casings were inducted in
developed for LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark the engine for the first time. During this test,
3) was subjected to a successful hot test at the engine operated with approximately 20
an uprated thrust level of 21.8 tonnes for the tonne thrust level for first 40s, then thrust
first time on November 9, the country's level was increased to 21.8 tonne by moving
national space agency headquartered here the thrust control valve," the statement said.
said in a statement.
"During the test, engine and facility
"This will enhance the LVM3 payload performance was normal and required
capability up to 450 kg with additional parameters were achieved," it said.
propellant loading", it said.
Space Explorer 2022 8
