Science & Technology

CE20 Cryogenic Engine

Successfully ground-tested by ISRO | Higher thrust capability | Enhances LVM3 heavy-lift rocket performance

CE20 Engine Test Location

ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu

CE20 Engine Application

Human-rated for Gaganyaan mission | Powers upper stage of LVM3

MXene-based Material

Developed by IIT Guwahati | Generates clean hydrogen fuel & enables efficient seawater desalination

India's Bioeconomy

Grew from US$10 billion (2014) to over US$195 billion (2025)

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)

India's bioeconomy milestone announced on its 14th Foundation Day

Artemis II Mission

Scheduled: 1 April 2026 | Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center | Tests SLS rocket & Orion capsule | Duration: ~10 days

Artemis II Crew

Reid Wiseman (Commander) | Victor Glover (Pilot) | Christina Koch (Mission Specialist) | Jeremy Hansen (Mission Specialist)

Space Launch System (SLS)

World's most powerful operational rocket

ISRO–ESA Agreement

Signed on 4 March 2026 | Cooperation in Earth observation missions

Water Cremation

Scotland became the first part of the UK to legalise alkaline hydrolysis (Resomation)

Alkaline Hydrolysis

Eco-friendly alternative to fire cremation | Uses water, heat & potassium hydroxide to accelerate natural decomposition

Agnite Engine

Developed by Agnikul Cosmos | World's largest 3D-printed single-piece booster engine

Agnite Engine Application

Powers the booster stage of Agnibaan Launch Vehicle