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ISRO's Mahabali Engine Achieves 22-Ton Thrust, Boosts LVM3 & Gaganyaan Missions

ISRO का महाशक्तिशाली अवतार: 22 टन की ताकत वाले इंजन का सफल टेस्ट. (AI Photo)

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News18•14-03-2026, 17:07

ISRO's Mahabali Engine Achieves 22-Ton Thrust, Boosts LVM3 & Gaganyaan Missions

•ISRO successfully hot-tested the CE20 cryogenic engine (Mahabali engine) with a 22-ton thrust on March 14, 2026, at Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
•The upgraded 22-ton thrust (from 19 tons) significantly enhances the LVM3 rocket's capacity to launch heavier satellites into Earth's orbit.
•A challenging 165-second sea-level test was conducted using a 'Nozzle Protection System' (NPS) to prevent engine damage.
•This success enables the use of the advanced C32 stage in future LVM3 missions, further increasing payload carrying capacity.
•The CE20 engine's test is crucial for the Gaganyaan Mission, demonstrating 'ignition margin' and 'boot-strap mode' with indigenous components.

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