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Semi-cryogenic engines are environment friendly and bring down the cost of launches significantly. The design process for the semi-cryogenic engine is completed and is being built by Godrej Aerospace, which also makes the Vikas engines for Isro's rockets.
"Once we have this engine, we will have different levels of launch vehicles possible. Currently the GSLV MK 3 uses the CE20 engine and once we put the semi cryogenic engine in such a combination, we will have a much bigger rating, which will have a payload capability of 10 ton," said S. Somanath, project director of the GSLV Mk III at Isro. He did not set a time frame for the rocket development.
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"One of the launch vehicle...will look like the GSLV Mk 3 but it will be much taller, almost 65 metres, weighing almost 732.6 tons at liftoff and it is capable of putting a 10 ton space plant in communication orbit," said Somanath.
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Somanath said that Isro would work on a modular vehicle approach, using the same platform to extend the power of its rockets than build separate rockets.
"..we thought that we will go in a modular way. It will be possible for nearly 6 ton payload capability and if required we will be able to change to our full 10 tonne launch vehicle with little bit of addition," he said.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/isro-unveils-10-tonne-satellite-plan-at-indian-science-congress-116010400575_1.html
"Once we have this engine, we will have different levels of launch vehicles possible. Currently the GSLV MK 3 uses the CE20 engine and once we put the semi cryogenic engine in such a combination, we will have a much bigger rating, which will have a payload capability of 10 ton," said S. Somanath, project director of the GSLV Mk III at Isro. He did not set a time frame for the rocket development.
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"One of the launch vehicle...will look like the GSLV Mk 3 but it will be much taller, almost 65 metres, weighing almost 732.6 tons at liftoff and it is capable of putting a 10 ton space plant in communication orbit," said Somanath.
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Somanath said that Isro would work on a modular vehicle approach, using the same platform to extend the power of its rockets than build separate rockets.
"..we thought that we will go in a modular way. It will be possible for nearly 6 ton payload capability and if required we will be able to change to our full 10 tonne launch vehicle with little bit of addition," he said.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/isro-unveils-10-tonne-satellite-plan-at-indian-science-congress-116010400575_1.html
