ISRO Achieves Breakthrough: Semicryogenic Engine Test Paves Way for Advanced Space Capabilities
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation registered another milestone on Thursday after it raised its space mission capabilities to the next level.
During his trip to Thiruvananthapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the initial significant hot test of the Lox Kerosene 200 The T thrust semi-cryogenic engine will be produced at the newly established facility for the country.
Utilizing social media platform X, Union Minister Jitendra Singh posted about the milestone.
" ISRO marks another significant step in enhancing its space mission capabilities to new heights. The initial key hot test conducted Lox Kerosene 200 The semi-cryogenic engine with T thrust has been finished at the newly built facility, which was inaugurated for the country by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visited Thiruvananthapuram," the message stated.
On March 19, previously ISRO Dr. G Madhavan, the Chief, stated that the safe return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams from her nine-month stay at the International Space Station is a source of great pride for the space industry.
"This marks an important milestone for everyone involved in the space sector. We have accomplished a rescue mission that spanned almost nine months. Despite taking longer than anticipated, the operation was meticulously executed with great planning. I extend my congratulations to the whole NASA crew and SpaceX for their remarkable success. Given her Indian heritage, Sunita Williams’s return journey holds special significance as well. Her most recent interview conducted aboard the spacecraft reveals her robust health and unwavering confidence," stated Nair to ANI.
Concerning the health issues, he stated, "There is actually no gravity affecting us. This changes how our circulatory systems function along with altering muscle operation entirely. Additionally, research shows that the bone marrow—which plays a crucial role in generating white blood cells—can occasionally degrade as well."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed his pride and appreciation for NASA's Space Crew-9 mission, rejoicing in the successful and secure return of astronaut Sunita Williams along with her co-astronauts.
On social media platform X, Singh praised the astronauts for their resilience and celebrated their accomplishment as a significant step forward in human space exploration.
"Delighted at the safe return of NASA's #Crew9 on Earth! The crew, comprising of India's daughter Sunita Williams and other astronauts, have rewritten the history of human endurance and perseverance in Space," Singh wrote on X.
The Defence Minister continued by commending Sunita Williams, stating that her journey serves as an testimony to remarkable fortitude and determination.
"Her extraordinary journey, unyielding commitment, resilience, and battling spirit will motivate countless people around the planet," he noted. He mentioned that Williams’s comeback was a cause for joy not just for those passionate about space exploration but for humanity as a whole.
The Crew-9 mission marked the fourth journey of the Dragon spacecraft known as Freedom, which had earlier been part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission and the Axiom Missions 2 and 3. Following this latest trip, the craft will be examined and prepared for upcoming flights at SpaceX's facilities in Cape Canaveral. (ANI)