<p>The heaviest semi-cryogenic propellant tank (SC120-LOX) ever fabricated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). </p>.<p>The semi cryo-liquid oxygen (LOX) tank — the first developmental welded hardware — is a part of the SC120 stage intended for payload enhancement by replacing the L110 stage in the existing Mk-III launch vehicle. </p>.<p>Last year, HAL had delivered the biggest-ever cryogenic liquid hydrogen tank (C32-LH2), which is four metres in diameter and eight metres in length, much ahead of contractual schedule. </p>.<p>M K Mishra, General Manager, Aerospace Division, HAL, handed the tank over to T K B Kumaresh Babu, General Manager (LHWC), head of the resident team of LPSC, Isro, at an event held at the HAL complex on Thursday. </p>.<p>Till date, the HAL’s Aerospace Division has delivered 244 propellant tanks and 95 water tanks to Isro for the space programmes of PSLV, GSLV Mk-II and GSLV Mk-III of diameter 2.1, 2.8 and 4 metres where the length of the tank varies from 2.5 metres to 8.0 metres. </p>.<p>The HAL has delivered critical structures, tankage and satellite structures for the PSLV, GSLV-Mk II and GSLV-Mk III launch vehicles. Various new projects like PS2/GS2 integration, semi-cryo structure fabrication and manufacturing of cryo and semi-cryo engines are being taken up at the defence PSU for which installation and commissioning of unique infrastructures are nearing completion. </p>.<p>The HAL has also supported Isro right from the developmental phase of Crew Module Atmospheric Re-entry Experiment, PAD Abort test for Crew Escape for Human Space Mission and is currently supplying hardware for full-fledged launch vehicle GSLV Mk-III for the prestigious Gaganyaan programme.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>The heaviest semi-cryogenic propellant tank (SC120-LOX) ever fabricated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro). </p>.<p>The semi cryo-liquid oxygen (LOX) tank — the first developmental welded hardware — is a part of the SC120 stage intended for payload enhancement by replacing the L110 stage in the existing Mk-III launch vehicle. </p>.<p>Last year, HAL had delivered the biggest-ever cryogenic liquid hydrogen tank (C32-LH2), which is four metres in diameter and eight metres in length, much ahead of contractual schedule. </p>.<p>M K Mishra, General Manager, Aerospace Division, HAL, handed the tank over to T K B Kumaresh Babu, General Manager (LHWC), head of the resident team of LPSC, Isro, at an event held at the HAL complex on Thursday. </p>.<p>Till date, the HAL’s Aerospace Division has delivered 244 propellant tanks and 95 water tanks to Isro for the space programmes of PSLV, GSLV Mk-II and GSLV Mk-III of diameter 2.1, 2.8 and 4 metres where the length of the tank varies from 2.5 metres to 8.0 metres. </p>.<p>The HAL has delivered critical structures, tankage and satellite structures for the PSLV, GSLV-Mk II and GSLV-Mk III launch vehicles. Various new projects like PS2/GS2 integration, semi-cryo structure fabrication and manufacturing of cryo and semi-cryo engines are being taken up at the defence PSU for which installation and commissioning of unique infrastructures are nearing completion. </p>.<p>The HAL has also supported Isro right from the developmental phase of Crew Module Atmospheric Re-entry Experiment, PAD Abort test for Crew Escape for Human Space Mission and is currently supplying hardware for full-fledged launch vehicle GSLV Mk-III for the prestigious Gaganyaan programme.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>