Archive · 1 Feb 2026

ISRO Tests LOX-Methane Engine Thrust Chamber

ISRO Tests LOX-Methane Engine Thrust Chamber

ISRO, which is India's space agency, has successfully tested a new type of rocket engine.

This engine uses a special fuel called LOX-methane, which is a mix of liquid oxygen and methane.

The test was done in a special place called the Thrust Chamber Test facility in Mahendragiri.

The engine performed well, and the test reached a high pressure of 56 bar.

This type of engine is important for future rockets because it is easy to store, not very toxic, and costs less to make.

ISRO will do more tests to make the engine even better.

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