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|agency_name | |agency_name = Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) | ||
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|jurisdiction = [[Government of India|Department of Space]] | |jurisdiction = [[Government of India|Department of Space]] | ||
|headquarters = | |headquarters = Thiruvananthapuram | ||
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|chief1_name = Dr. | |chief1_name = Dr. [[M. Mohan]] | ||
|chief1_position = Director | |chief1_position = Director | ||
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The '''Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre''' ('''LPSC''') is a research and development centre functioning under [[ | The '''Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre''' ('''LPSC''') is a [[research and development]] centre functioning under [[ISRO]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lpsc.gov.in/ |title=LPSC Webpage |access-date=17 December 2013 |archive-date=17 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217121434/http://www.lpsc.gov.in/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It has two units located at Valiamala, in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], and [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]]. LPSC is augmented by [[ISRO Propulsion Complex]] at [[Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu|Mahendragiri]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. | ||
LPSC is engaged in development of liquid and [[Cryogenic#Fuels|cryogenic propulsion]] stages for launch vehicles and auxiliary propulsion systems for both launch vehicles and satellites. Activities related to liquid propulsion stages, cryogenic propulsion stages and control systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft is done at [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. Precision fabrication facilities, development of transducers and integration of satellite propulsion systems are carried out at [[Bangalore]]. The developmental and flight tests along with assembly and integration are done at [[ISRO Propulsion Complex]], [[Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu|Mahendragiri]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. | LPSC is engaged in development of liquid and [[Cryogenic#Fuels|cryogenic propulsion]] stages for launch vehicles and auxiliary propulsion systems for both launch vehicles and satellites. Activities related to liquid propulsion stages, cryogenic propulsion stages and control systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft is done at [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. Precision fabrication facilities, development of transducers and integration of satellite propulsion systems are carried out at [[Bangalore]]. The developmental and flight tests along with assembly and integration are done at [[ISRO Propulsion Complex]], [[Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu|Mahendragiri]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. | ||
The development of liquid propellant stages for [[PSLV]], control systems for SLV-3, [[ASLV]], [[PSLV]] and [[GSLV]], satellite propulsion systems including those for [[INSAT]] and IRS and production of pressure transducers are done by the LPSC for [[India]]. The LPSC has developed indigenous cryogenic upper stage for [[GSLV|Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle]] (GSLV) which was successfully test fired by | The development of liquid propellant stages for the [[PSLV]], control systems for SLV-3, [[ASLV]], [[PSLV]] and [[GSLV]], satellite propulsion systems including those for [[INSAT]] and IRS and production of pressure transducers are done by the LPSC for [[India]]. The LPSC has developed indigenous cryogenic upper stage for [[GSLV|Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle]] (GSLV) which was successfully test fired by ISRO on 4 August 2007. LPSC is currently developing a restartable [[Liquid oxygen|LOX]]-[[Methane]] engine and stages for the [[Next Generation Launch Vehicle]], which uses a reusable booster stage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Multiple restarts of Launch Vehicle Stages - ISRO successfully carried out ignition trial using Spark Torch Igniter |url=https://www.isro.gov.in/ISROsuccessfullycarriedoutSparkTorchIgniter.html |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=www.isro.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
LPSC's current director is Dr. | LPSC's current director is Dr. [[M. Mohan]].<ref name=Director>{{cite news|title=New Directors at ISRO centres|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/new-directors-at-isro-centres/article6167830.ece|access-date=2 July 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2 July 2014|archive-date=21 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021081857/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/new-directors-at-isro-centres/article6167830.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==LPSC Trivandrum== | ==LPSC Trivandrum== | ||
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==IPRC Mahendragiri== | ==IPRC Mahendragiri== | ||
{{Main|ISRO Propulsion Complex}} | {{Main|ISRO Propulsion Complex}} | ||
On 1 February 2014, this unit was renamed as [[ISRO Propulsion Complex|Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Propulsion Complex]] and was also made an autonomous department under ISRO. | On 1 February 2014, this unit was renamed as [[ISRO Propulsion Complex|Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Propulsion Complex]] and was also made an autonomous department under ISRO. The Mahendragiri unit was previously functioning under LPSC in Valiamala.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Isros-Mahendragiri-centre-elevated-gets-more-powers/articleshow/29681520.cms | title=Isro's Mahendragiri centre elevated, gets more powers | date=1 February 2014 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=V | last=Devanathan | access-date=27 January 2019 | archive-date=28 January 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128154207/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Isros-Mahendragiri-centre-elevated-gets-more-powers/articleshow/29681520.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> The main activities carried out at here are:<ref name="lpsc1"/> | ||
*Assembly and integration of liquid engines and stages | *Assembly and integration of liquid engines and stages | ||
*Testing of liquid engines and stages | *Testing of liquid engines and stages | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:ISRO]] | ||
[[Category:Rocket engine manufacturers of India]] | [[Category:Rocket engine manufacturers of India]] | ||
[[Category:Research institutes in Thiruvananthapuram]] | [[Category:Research institutes in Thiruvananthapuram]] | ||
[[Category:Year of establishment missing]] | [[Category:Year of establishment missing]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:55, 18 November 2025
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 30 November 1985 |
| Jurisdiction | Department of Space |
| Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram |
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| Parent agency | ISRO |
| Website | lpsc.gov.in |
The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is a research and development centre functioning under ISRO.[1] It has two units located at Valiamala, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Bengaluru, Karnataka. LPSC is augmented by ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri of Tamil Nadu.
LPSC is engaged in development of liquid and cryogenic propulsion stages for launch vehicles and auxiliary propulsion systems for both launch vehicles and satellites. Activities related to liquid propulsion stages, cryogenic propulsion stages and control systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft is done at Thiruvananthapuram. Precision fabrication facilities, development of transducers and integration of satellite propulsion systems are carried out at Bangalore. The developmental and flight tests along with assembly and integration are done at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.
The development of liquid propellant stages for the PSLV, control systems for SLV-3, ASLV, PSLV and GSLV, satellite propulsion systems including those for INSAT and IRS and production of pressure transducers are done by the LPSC for India. The LPSC has developed indigenous cryogenic upper stage for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) which was successfully test fired by ISRO on 4 August 2007. LPSC is currently developing a restartable LOX-Methane engine and stages for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle, which uses a reusable booster stage.[2]
LPSC's current director is Dr. M. Mohan.[3]
LPSC Trivandrum[edit | edit source]
This unit serves as LPSC headquarters, and is involved in research and development of Earth-storable and cryogenic propulsion for launch vehicles. It delivers engines, stages, associated control systems and components for launch vehicle and spacecraft. [4][5]
The main activities carried out at Valiamala include:[4]
- Research and Development in earth storable and cryogenic propulsion systems for Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft applications
- System design and architecture
- Management of system projects
- Management of earth storable and cryogenic engine and stage systems
- Integration of launch vehicle propulsion control system packages and modules
- Low thrust thruster test facilities for satellite thrusters
LPSC Bangalore[edit | edit source]
This unit caters predominantly to propulsion requirements of satellite programmes of ISRO apart from development of indigenous sensors and transducers.[5] The activities that are carried out here include:[4]
- Design and realisation of monopropellant thrusters and components
- Integration of spacecraft propulsion systems
- Development and production of transducers
- Management of launch vehicle stage tanks and structures at industries
IPRC Mahendragiri[edit | edit source]
On 1 February 2014, this unit was renamed as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Propulsion Complex and was also made an autonomous department under ISRO. The Mahendragiri unit was previously functioning under LPSC in Valiamala.[6] The main activities carried out at here are:[4]
- Assembly and integration of liquid engines and stages
- Testing of liquid engines and stages
- High altitude test facilities for upper stage engines
- Propellant storage facilities
See also[edit | edit source]
- Indian Space Research Organisation
- Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "LPSC Webpage". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑ "Multiple restarts of Launch Vehicle Stages - ISRO successfully carried out ignition trial using Spark Torch Igniter". www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
- ↑ "New Directors at ISRO centres". The Hindu. 2 July 2014. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Home-History Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre". Archived from the original on 27 January 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "ISRO Centres-Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ Devanathan, V (1 February 2014). "Isro's Mahendragiri centre elevated, gets more powers". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
