INDIGENOUS CRYO-ENGINE UNDERGOES
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TEST
The third indigenous
cryo-engine underwent recently another successful ground test.
This time it was for a full flight duration of 760 seconds in
closed loop, simulating GSLV flight conditions. The steering engine
for the indigenous cryogenic stage, used for launch vehicle control
purposes, was also successfully tested for the 6th
time, in simulating flight conditions.
Meanwhile, the GSLV-D2
is all set for its second developmental flight later this month.
Preparations for the final cryo stage has also been completed.
The GSLV-D2, will put into Orbit GSAT-2, which has already been
moved to the launch site.
Also as the INSAT-2DT
is nearing its end of life, its place will be taken up by INSAT-3E
scheduled for launch during 2003-04. The INSAT-3A launched early
this month from kourou in French Guyana has now been successfully
placed in its final geo-sationary orbital slot. In the coming
days, the payloads on board the satellite will be tested, before
it is commissioned into service.
