ISRO's Gaganyaan mission gets a big tech boost with cryogenic engine breakthrough
ISRO just pulled off a major milestone for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission by successfully testing the CE20 cryogenic engine in a brand-new way.
For the first time ever, they fired up this type of engine without using any stored-gas systems—making things simpler and more efficient.
The test happened at ISRO's Mahendragiri complex on November 7, 2025, and it's a huge step forward for India's space ambitions.
Why this matters: lighter rockets, more missions
Thanks to this new design, the LVM3 rocket can be lighter and restart multiple times while in space—a big deal for tricky missions or launching satellites into different orbits.
This not only helps get Indian astronauts closer to space but also boosts ISRO's ability to take on cool science projects and commercial launches.
It's another move that puts India firmly on the global space map.