Following the successful CE20 cryogenic engine hot test at IPRC Mahendragiri on July 9, 2026, ISRO confirmed that the LVM3-M7 mission has cleared all pre-launch checks. LVM3-M7 will carry commercial payloads for international customers. The LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) — India's heaviest rocket — has been a consistent revenue earner for ISRO through its NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) commercial arm. ISRO targets 12 launches per year by 2027. The CE20 cryogenic engine produces 22 Tonne (220 kN) thrust and powers the rocket's upper stage.
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ISRO's LVM3-M7 Mission Clears Cryogenic Engine Hot Test; On Track for Commercial Satellite Launch
Key Points
- Following the successful CE20 cryogenic engine hot test at IPRC Mahendragiri on July 9, 2026, ISRO confirmed that the LVM3-M7 mission has cleared all pre-launch checks
- LVM3-M7 will carry commercial payloads for international customers
- The LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) — India's heaviest rocket — has been a consistent revenue earner for ISRO through its NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) commercial arm
- ISRO targets 12 launches per year by 2027
- The CE20 cryogenic engine produces 22 Tonne (220 kN) thrust and powers the rocket's upper stage
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• ISRO LVM3-M7: cryogenic engine cleared (CE20 hot test Jul 9); commercial satellite launch prep • LVM3: India's heaviest rocket; CE20 engine: 22T/220 kN thrust; commercial launches via NSIL • NSIL: NewSpace India Limited; ISRO's commercial arm; subsidiary of Dept of Space • ISRO target: 12 launches/year by 2027; LVM3 also used for Chandrayaan-3 (2023), OneWeb launches
