Isro has successfully tested the solid motor for its experimental Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle, a key step in advancing India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
The test was conducted at Sriharikota
Jul 05, 2026
04:27 pm
What's the storyThe Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor for its experimental Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE).
The static test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota.
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