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OperationalRaman Engine
🇮🇳 Indigenous Indian TechnologyA 3D-printed bi-propellant liquid rocket engine powering the upper stage of Skyroot's Vikram launch vehicles.
The Raman Engine, named after Nobel laureate Sir C.V. Raman, is a liquid-propellant engine developed by Skyroot Aerospace. It utilizes Monomethylhydrazine (MMH) and Nitrogen Tetroxide (NTO) as propellants and is manufactured using additive manufacturing (3D printing). It provides precise orbit insertion capabilities.
Technology Details
Status
operational
Category
propulsion
Developer
Skyroot Aerospace
First Tested
August 12, 2020
Operational Since
2022
Indigenous
Yes 🇮🇳
External References
Developing Organization
Skyroot Aerospace
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Technology Timeline
First TestAugust 12, 2020
Operational Since2022
Current Statusoperational
Technology Profile
Raman Engine is classified under the propulsion domain of Indian space technology. It is currently operational and developed by Skyroot Aerospace.