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CE20 Cryogenic Engine: ISRO’s 220 kN Hot Test

12 September 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYCE20 CryogenicEngine: ISRO’s 220kN Hot Test12 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

ISRO carried out a successful flight acceptance hot test of its home-grown CE20 engine, operating it at a thrust of 220 kN.

Key facts

  • Engine: indigenous CE20 cryogenic engine.
  • Thrust level tested: 220 kN.
  • Propellants: Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Liquid Hydrogen (LH2).
  • Role: upper stage of the LVM3 heavy-lift launch vehicle.
  • Also demonstrated: the LOX Tank Pressurisation Module.

Significance

The pressurisation module is relevant to the Gaganyaan programme.

Exam angle

  • Cryogenic fuel pair: LOX plus LH2.
  • Vehicle powered by CE20: LVM3.
  • Test type: flight acceptance hot test.

Test yourself

1. ISRO's CE20 cryogenic engine was hot-tested at what thrust level?

The flight acceptance hot test was at 220 kN.

2. Which propellants does the CE20 cryogenic engine use?

CE20 uses LOX and LH2.

3. The CE20 engine powers the upper stage of which ISRO launch vehicle?

It powers the upper stage of LVM3.

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