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CE20 Cryogenic Engine: Flight Acceptance Test for LVM3-M7

11 July 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYCE20 CryogenicEngine: FlightAcceptance Testfor LVM3-M711 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Before the LVM3-M7 launch, CE20 passed its flight acceptance hot test at IPRC, Mahendragiri.

Key facts

  • CE20: Indian-built, high-thrust cryogenic engine for the LVM3 upper stage (C25/C32).
  • Propellants: LH2 and LOX.
  • Maker: LPSC, ISRO.
  • Heritage: replaced the CE-7.5; flew eight consecutive LVM3 missions, including Chandrayaan-2 and -3.

Exam angle

  • Match: CE20, LH2/LOX, LVM3, LPSC.
  • LVM3 is ISRO’s heavy-lift launcher.

Test yourself

1. The CE20 cryogenic engine drives which part of ISRO's LVM3 rocket?

Notes say CE20 powers the upper (C25/C32) stage of LVM3.

2. Which pair of propellants does the CE20 engine use?

CE20 runs on liquid hydrogen (LH2) and liquid oxygen (LOX).

3. The CE20 flight acceptance hot test was carried out at which ISRO facility?

The hot test took place at IPRC, Mahendragiri.

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