ISRO successfully tested the restart capability of its Vikas engine, advancing reusable rocket technology.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the restart capability of its Vikas liquid engine, a significant step toward developing reusable launch vehicle technology. The test, conducted on January 17, involved firing the engine for 60 seconds, shutting it off for 120 seconds, and then restarting it for seven seconds. ISRO plans additional tests to optimize performance, aiming to make future launch vehicles more cost-effective.

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