Cryogenic stage-Achievements of Indians in science & technology
What is Cryogenic stage for India? Prelims : General Science. Mains : GS 2 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Highlights of Cryogenic stage The cryogenic stage and the entire launch vehicle’s readiness is closer to fruition after the engine, technically called CE20, passed the ‘high altitude flight acceptance test’ lasting about 25 seconds at Mahendragiri in mid-December. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to fly its new launch vehicle powered by this new engine around March, and send the 3,200 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite to space on it. MkIII, when it completes trials and commences functioning in the coming years, will double ISRO’s lifting power for communications satellites to 4,000 kilos. The cryogenic stage is vital for a GSLV rocket…