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During tests, the thrusters were operated in both continuous and pulse mode, in sync with the mission profile, Isro official said | Latest News India

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested the propulsion system for its Gaganyaan Service Module at its Propulsion Complex in Tamil Nadu. The system comprised five liquid apogee motor (LAM) engines and 16 reaction control system (RCS) thrusters, designed to support three-member human spaceflight missions for up to a three-day duration. The tests, conducted for a duration of 250 seconds, saw the LAM engines firing in continuous mode and adhering to the test profile.

The test involved five liquid apogee motor (LAM) engines with a thrust of 440 N (Newton) and 16 reaction control system (RCS) thrusters with a thrust of 100 N

ISRO achieves a critical milestone in the Gaganyaan mission with the successful hot test of the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS). The test involved LAM engines and RCS thrusters, showcasing integrated performance. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space, making India the fourth country to independently undertake a human spaceflight mission., Technology & Science News, Times Now

The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully tested the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

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