Archive · 3 Jun 2025
ISRO Successfully Tests SE2000 Engine for LVM3 Rocket Upgrade
ISRO is testing a new rocket engine called SE2000 to make its LVM3 rockets better.
This engine uses liquid oxygen and kerosene, a different type of fuel than the old one.
The recent test was part of a series to ensure the engine works correctly.
The goal is to increase how much the rocket can carry into space, like bigger satellites or more equipment.
If successful, it will allow ISRO to launch heavier payloads to space, helping them in their space missions.
ISRO successfully tested the SE2000 engine on May 28, 2025.
The SE2000 engine is designed for the LVM3 rocket upgrade.
The tests validate key subsystems for the SC120 propulsion stage.
The engine uses liquid oxygen and kerosene for combustion.
The upgrade aims to increase the LVM3's payload capacity to Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
- Who
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) conducted the tests.
- What
- ISRO tested the SE2000 engine, a semi-cryogenic engine for the LVM3 rocket.
- When
- The third hot test was on May 28, 2025.
- Where
- The tests took place at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri.
- Why
- To validate key subsystems and improve the LVM3 launch vehicle's payload capacity.
- Engine Type
- Semi-cryogenic SE2000
- Test Date
- May 28, 2025
- Test Location
- ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri
- Target Rocket
- LVM3
- Payload Capacity Increase (GTO)
- 4 to 5 tonnes
- Payload Capacity Increase (LEO)
- 8 to 10 tonnes
- Combustion Cycle
- Oxidizer-rich staged