India Plans To Become Rocket Superpower With Russia Sharing Full RD-191M Engine Technology Soon

New Delhi: India wants rockets that can carry heavier satellites to higher orbits. Right now LVM3 can carry only four tons. Bigger communication satellites need more power. India uses foreign rockets for such satellites. That costs huge money. India also loses business to other countries. A stronger engine will solve these problems.

What Will Russia Give To India?

Russian agency Roscosmos will give the RD-191M engine. The engine runs on liquid oxygen and kerosene. It is called a semi-cryogenic engine. It gives more thrust and more lifting power. Russia may also share technology for making it. India will not depend on anyone after that. It will help future human missions.

Why Is This Deal So Important Right Now?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day India visit. The deal may be signed during this visit. Talks were going on for many years. Earlier India bought Russian cryogenic engines for GSLV. But later supply stopped due to global politics. This time India wants technology also. That makes the deal very special.

How Will It Help Our LVM3 Rocket?

ISRO plans to replace LVM3’s second stage engine with this Russian engine. It will give better push in space. Payload capacity will jump from four tons to five or more tons. Later it can even reach seven tons to GEO. More power means more earning chances. NewSpace India can offer launches to other countries.

What Is India Making On Its Own?

ISRO is already working on its own semi-cryogenic engine. It is called SCE-2000. It also uses kerosene and oxygen. But progress has been slow. India wants results fast. Big satellites cannot wait. So Russia’s help will save time. India can still continue its own project.

How Will This Support India’s Big Dreams?

India wants to send humans to space on its own. India also wants its own space station. For that a very heavy rocket is needed. RD-191M engine can make LVM3 stronger. Later India can build even bigger rockets. These steps will make India a major space country. Future missions will become easier and cheaper.

What Does This Mean For Our Future?

India will earn more by launching heavy satellites. India will not depend on others for big rocket power. New technology will come to India. Engineers will get more skills. Russia and India will also become stronger partners in space. This one deal can change India’s position in the world of space technology.