This mission will for the first time use the indigenously developed cryogenic engine in an operational flight. Photo: APBengaluru: In just a few hours from now, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch the INSAT-3DR, an advanced weather tracking satellite, on board the GSLV-FO5 mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission will for the first time use the indigenously developed cryogenic engine in an operational flight. The 2211-kg, three-stage launch vehicle will use a cryogenic engine in the upper stage, providing a thrust that is 1.5 times greater than in vehicles propelled by liquid rocket engines. The vehicle to be launched will also be able to provide meteorological services and continue the INSAT-3D mission, according to Isro.

Source: Mint September 08, 2016 06:45 UTC