Godrej delivers engine for ISRO rocket to carry astronauts

Godrej Enterprises Group said its aerospace business as delivered the first-of-its-kind human-rated L110 stage Vikas Engine to the Indian space agency that is building the LVM3 rocket to carry Indian astronauts to the space under the Gaganyaan mission. Godrej Enterprises Group said the engine was delivered to the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) part of Indian Space Research Organisation. This achievement highlights Godrej Enterprises Group’s steadfast commitment to indigenous manufacturing excellence and its contribution to India’s Make in India vision for space exploration. The LVM3 Gaganyaan Launch Vehicle, developed by ISRO, is a human-rated launch vehicle designed to carry Indian astronauts into space. In this mission, the Crew Module (Gaganyaan Capsule) will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere safely after completing its planned experiments. “This is not just a milestone for Godrej Enterprises Group, but also a matter of immense national pride. Contributing to India’s first human spaceflight programme is both an honour and a responsibility that we carry with the highest commitment. This achievement reaffirms our long-standing partnership with ISRO and LPSC, and showcases our capability to deliver mission-critical technology that strengthens India’s leadership in space exploration,” said Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Aerospace Business. With this milestone, Godrej Enterprises Group reinforces its legacy of collaboration with ISRO in developing advanced systems that drive India’s space ambitions.