Chennai, Nov. 19 -- The Indian space agency today said it has successfully demonstrated the boot-strap mode starting of the CE20 cryogenic engine, a major step towards enhancing the restart capability and mission flexibility of future LVM3 flights.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said boot-strap mode means starting the gas-generator cycle cryogenic engine without any auxiliary start-up system.
According to ISRO, the CE20 cryogenic engine, powering the LVM3 upper stage, is already qualified for operation at thrust levels ranging from 19 to 22 tonnes in flight with a single start.
The engine has also been qualified for the Gaganyaan missions.
During nominal operation, the engine ignition is initiated under tank head conditio...