TNPSC Thervupettagam

CE20 Boot-Strap Mode

November 24 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 32 0
  • ISRO successfully tested the boot-strap mode start on the CE20 cryogenic engine.
  • The test was conducted under vacuum conditions at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility in Mahendragiri.
  • The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3).
  • The engine achieved steady operation without using any external start-up systems.
  • This test enhances the restart capability and mission flexibility of future LVM3 flights.

 

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