A dedicated team has been selected by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to investigate the viability of creating improved propulsion systems in the future. Similar to an aeroplane, this suggested system is intended to function by first taking off with a regular engine and then switching to a cryogenic engine as needed.
The creation of semi-cryogenic engines, which combine kerosene and liquid oxygen, is another ongoing project for ISRO. Compared to conventional cryogenic engines, this propulsion technology has a number of benefits, such as a higher density impulse, lower toxicity, and cost effectiveness.
Future launch vehicles like the Launch Vehicle MK-III (LVM3) will require improved thrust capabilities, which the SE2000 and other semi-cryogenic engines are built to supply. The engines’ successful testing represents a major advancement in ISRO’s quest for cutting-edge propulsion technologies.
The idea of alternating between various propulsion modes while in flight is a component of a larger plan to maximise effectiveness and performance. In order to develop a flexible and potent propulsion system that can satisfy the requirements of both short- and long-distance missions, ISRO plans to combine the advantages of traditional takeoff with the high-speed capabilities of cryogenic engines.
In order to increase payload capacity and lower mission costs, ISRO is continuously researching new propulsion systems and reusable launch vehicles, which this advancement supports.
