LVM3 is India’s most powerful rocket. It is used by ISRO to launch heavy satellites into space. It was used in missions like Chandrayaan-2 and is also planned for Gaganyaan.
Example: It can carry weather, communication, or navigation satellites into high orbits. 
It is a type of rocket engine that uses a mix of cold liquid oxygen (LOX) and refined kerosene as fuel. It is more powerful and cheaper than the current engines.
Current engine: Uses only liquid fuel.
New engine: Will use kerosene + LOX = more power, less cost.
Example: Just like a better car engine improves speed and fuel use, this engine improves rocket performance.
The new engine can carry heavier loads and reduce costs. It also improves fuel efficiency and works better in space missions.
From 80 tonnes to 200 tonnes thrust = more power to push heavier satellites.
The current liquid-fuel engine (called L110) will be replaced by the semi-cryogenic SE2000 engine. The cryogenic upper stage will carry more fuel—from 28 to 32 tonnes—to support the extra thrust.
Yes. It needs special metals and design to survive very high temperatures and pressure. It is more advanced than India’s earlier engines.
ISRO plans the first launch with this engine in early 2027. Engine tests are already going on and some have been successfully completed.
Yes. Once this engine works well in LVM3, it will be used in future rockets for ISRO missions.
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