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| logo = Indian Space Research Organisation Logo.svg | | logo = Indian Space Research Organisation Logo.svg | ||
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| logo_caption = ISRO logo (adopted in 2002) | | logo_caption = ISRO logo (adopted in 2002) | ||
| acronym = ISRO | | acronym = ISRO | ||
| parent_agency = [[Department of Space]] | | parent_agency = [[Department of Space]] | ||
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====Methalox engine==== | ====Methalox engine==== | ||
Methane and [[LOX]] based engines are being developed to ensure reusability of engines. Methane is less pollutive, leaves no residue and hence engine needs no [[refurbishment]].<ref name="WIONMar21"/> [[Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre|LPSC]] has already undertaken cold flow tests of engine prototypes in 2020. | Methane and [[LOX]] based engines are being developed to ensure the reusability of engines. Methane is less pollutive, leaves no residue and hence engine needs no [[refurbishment]].<ref name="WIONMar21"/> [[Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre|LPSC]] has already undertaken cold flow tests of engine prototypes in 2020. | ||
==== Modular heavy rockets ==== | ==== Modular heavy rockets ==== | ||
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;Mars exploration | ;Mars exploration | ||
{{Main|Mars Orbiter Mission 2}} | {{Main|Mars Orbiter Mission 2}} | ||
The next Mars mission, Mars Orbiter Mission 2 or Mangalyaan 2 has been proposed for launch in 2024.<ref name="RS_20190718">{{Cite web|url=https://pqars.nic.in/annex/249/Au2955.pdf|title=Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2955|last=Jatiya|first=Satyanarayan|date=18 July 2019|access-date=30 August 2019}}{{dead link|date=May 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} [https://imgur.com/a/SXXyGzC Alt URL]</ref> The newer spacecraft will be significantly heavier and better equipped than its predecessor. | The next Mars mission, Mars Orbiter Mission 2 or Mangalyaan 2 has been proposed for launch in 2024.<ref name="RS_20190718">{{Cite web|url=https://pqars.nic.in/annex/249/Au2955.pdf|title=Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2955|last=Jatiya|first=Satyanarayan|date=18 July 2019|access-date=30 August 2019}}{{dead link|date=May 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} [https://imgur.com/a/SXXyGzC Alt URL]</ref> The newer spacecraft will be significantly heavier and better equipped than its predecessor. | ||
;Venus exploration | ;Venus exploration | ||
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=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
{{Notelist}} | {{Notelist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||