With the new engine the cost of launches can be reduced in 10 times.
Indian space research organization (ISRO) on Sunday successfully tested a hypersonic rocket engine, which will reduce the cost of space launches by 10 times, reports channel NDTV.
The engine received the name of Super Sonic Combustion RAM Jet, or Scramjet. His test run was carried out from the island of Sriharikota off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. According to the President of ISRO, Kieran Kumar, the test was a “huge success”.
As a rule, are placed on the missiles and fuel and oxidizer. The new engine takes oxygen from the air, which can significantly reduce the overall weight and cost of launch.
