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ISRO successfully completed the static test of the new semi-cryogenic engine intended for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). Conducted at the Mahendragiri propulsion complex, this test marks a significant leap in India’s heavy-lift space capabilities. The NGLV is designed to carry up to 10 tonnes to Geostationary Transfer Orbit, which is crucial for future human spaceflight missions and launching heavier commercial satellites.
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