Bhuvanesh Chaturvedi, minister of state in the Department of Atomic Energy and Space, told parliament the government had approved 3.35 billion rupees ($108 million) for the Cryogenic Upper Stage Project to be tested by the end of 1998. "The project envisages the establishment of the necessary infrastructure and the development, qualification and supply of two flight-worthy cryogenic stages which include the cryogenic engines," Chaturvedi said.
Russia agreed to sell four cryogenic engines to India in March this year with provision for three more if needed, but without transferring their technology, Chaturvedi said. Cryogenic engines use low-temperature fuels such as liquid hydrogen and methane.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.