ISRO tests hybrid motors successfully

ISRO tests hybrid motors successfully

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: September 24 2022

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  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested a hybrid motor, potentially paving the way for a new propulsion system for the forthcoming launch vehicles.
  • The test was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu supported by Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC).
  • The use of liquids helps throttling and the control over the flow rate of LOX enables the re-start capability.
  • The 30 kN hybrid motor tested at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday is scalable and stackable.
  • The test was supported by ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). The motor used Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) as fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) as the oxidiser.
  • ISRO Chairman: Shri S. Somanath
  • Minister of Science and Technology: Jitendra Singh
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