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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the cryogenic engine for its upcoming Next-Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) at the Mahendragiri propulsion complex. Designed to carry higher payloads up to 10 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit, the NGLV will replace the aging PSLV fleet. The ISRO Chairman announced that this reusable rocket technology will significantly reduce launch costs, boosting India's competitive edge in the global commercial space market.
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