The CE-20 is a cryogenic rocket engine developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), a subsidiary of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It has been developed to power the upper stage of the LVM3. [5] It is the first Indian cryogenic engine to feature a gas-generator cycle. [6]

Feb 21, 2024 · ISRO has accomplished a major milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine that powers the cryogenic stage of the human-rated LVM3 launch vehicle for Gaganyaan missions, with the completion of the final round of ground qualification tests on February 13, 2024.

1 day ago · Cryogenic engines are highly complex Isero is testing "bootstrap mode" ignition The engine restarts using pressure from its own fuel tanks The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully conducted the ignition trial of the indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine that will power the upper stage ...

ISRO's Cryogenic Upper Stage Project (CUSP) envisaged the design and development of the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage to replace the stage procured from Russia and used in GSLV flights. The main engine and two smaller steering engines of CUS together develop a nominal thrust of 73.55 kN in vacuum.

3 days ago · ISRO has outlined a series of tests aimed at engine starts in bootstrap mode towards enhancing the capability for multiple cryogenic engine restarts during flight. Previously, the engine ignition trial using multi-element igniter was carried out under ground conditions outside the vacuum chamber.

17 hours ago · ISRO tests CE20 cryogenic engine under vacuum conditions The test advances engine restart capabilities for LVM-3 CE20 engine is set for Gaganyaan and future missions; Advertisement. A key milestone in India's space technology development has been reached with the successful vacuum ignition test of the CE20 cryogenic engine. Conducted on ...

Dec 12, 2024 · ISRO successfully hot-tested its CE20 cryogenic engine with an innovative nozzle protection system. The test validated a multi-element igniter, crucial for engine restart, and achieved all ...

Dec 12, 2024 · The CE20 cryogenic engine, developed indigenously by ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, is a key component of the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle. The engine operates at a thrust level of 19 tonnes and has successfully powered six LVM3 missions, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Feb 23, 2024 · The CE-20 is an indigenous cryogenic engine ISRO developed to use with the GSLV Mk III, now called the LVM-3, launch vehicle.

3 days ago · ISRO on Saturday said that it has successfully carried out the ignition trial of the indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine powering the upper stage of LVM3, with a Multi-element igniter under vacuum ...