Hey there, young space enthusiasts! Exciting news from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) – they’ve taken a big step towards sending astronauts into space as part of the Gaganyaan mission.
So, what’s the big deal? Well, ISRO has been testing a special engine called CE20 E13. This engine is super important because it’s going to power the part of the rocket that carries astronauts to space.
The test happened on September 22 at a place called ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri. They call it a “hot test,” but don’t worry, it’s not about heat – it’s just a way to check if the engine works perfectly.
Now, this CE20 engine is like the heart of a big rocket called LVM3. It’s the part that helps the rocket go higher and higher. And guess what? This engine has already been used in six missions, including sending spacecraft like Chandrayaan-2 and even commercial missions into space.
But ISRO doesn’t stop there. They want to make the rocket even better. They’re upgrading the engine to make it more powerful and carry more stuff into space. This means they’re giving it a boost to make it work harder and lift heavier things.
To make sure everything is A-OK, ISRO did some tests. First, they did the E13 HT-01 test to make sure the engine was tuned up properly. Then, they did the E13 HT-02 test on August 30, where the engine ran smoothly for a really long time – 720 seconds! That’s like 12 minutes of pure power.
Finally, they did the E13 HT-03 test, which was the big one. The engine ran at its highest power level – 22 tonnes – for 670 seconds. Both the engine and the testing place did an amazing job, meeting all the goals they set.
So, what does this mean? It means that the CE20 engine is ready to go for the Gaganyaan mission, where astronauts will be sent into space. ISRO has done all the tests, and now they’re all set for this exciting journey into space and future missions.
Get ready, because India’s space adventures are about to get even cooler!
