ISRO developing RLV

ISRO is developing a unique Reusable Launch Vehicle to put satellites into orbit

Opening new frontiers, ISRO is developing a unique Reusable Launch Vehicle to put satellites into orbit, substantially reduce costs.

Built at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, ISRO has completed the structural design and fabrication process studies for a technology demonstrator flight which is likely to take place in a couple of years.

"Conceptual design of the auxiliary power system for reusable launch vehicle and initiation of studies for the development of 2,000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine have been undertaken as part of developments related to technologies for reusable launch vehicles," according to the Annual Report (2005-06) of the Department of Space (DoS).