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Source- This post on Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) is based on the article “Cabinet approves development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle” published in PIB on 20th September 2024.
Why in News?
The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV).
About Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
1. Developed: Indian Space Research Organsiation (ISRO)
2. Timeline: The NGLV will undergo three developmental flights: D1, D2, and D3. The project is expected to be completed in 96 months (eight years).
3. Industry Participation: The project will involve extensive industry participation, with private industries expected to invest in manufacturing capacity. This will enable a smooth transition from the development phase to the operational phase.
4. Significance:
The NGLV will play a crucial role in supporting India’s commercial and national missions, including the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar or interplanetary exploration.
It will also facilitate the deployment of communication and earth observation satellite constellations to LEO, boosting India’s space technology ecosystem.
The NGLV is engineered to meet the needs of India’s human spaceflight programme, with a focus on the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and crewed missions to the Moon by 2040.
Key Features of NGLV
1. The NGLV is designed to provide three times more payload capacity than the existing LVM3.
2. The cost of the NGLV will only be 1.5 times more than the current vehicles.
3. The vehicle will incorporate reusability features, making access to space more affordable and efficient.
4. NGLV will be capable of launching 30 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It includes a reusable first stage, which is a significant enhancement over the current satellite launch capabilities.
5. India’s current launch systems, such as the PSLV, GSLV, LVM3, and SSLV, can handle up to 10 tonnes to LEO and 4 tonnes to Geo-Synchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
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