(a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation is planning to launch reusable vehicle namely the Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLVTD) in near future; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Indian Space Research Organisation is planning to launch reusable vehicle namely the Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator (RLVTD) in near future; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
(a) & (b)
ISRO has successfully carried out the first experimental mission of Reusable Launch Vehicle – Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD), on May 23, 2016 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. In this mission, critical technologies such as autonomous navigation, guidance & control and reusable thermal protection system have been successfully demonstrated.
The Development of Reusable Launch Vehicle is a technical challenge and it involves the development of many cutting edge technologies. Presently, it is in the preliminary stage of total developmental process. A series of technology demonstration missions would be required before it is made operational.
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