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Hyderabad Based Space-Tech Startups Stardour Successfully Test-Fires India First Hydrogen-Oxygen Propulsion

Hyderabad, July 28 (Maxim News) Stardour, a stealth-mode Indian space-tech startup, has successfully completed the test fire of India’s first hydrogen and oxygen propulsion engine, developed in house by Stardour and tested at Indian Institute of Science (IISc).  Bangalore. 

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This milestone positions Stardour at the forefront of advanced, sustainable  propulsion systems, paving the way for the future of space mobility and deep-space logistics, a press release said. 

Founded with a vision to redefine in-space transportation, Stardour is developing Lucas, a next generation orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) designed to conduct scientific and commercial expeditions lacross Low Earth orbit (LEO, Geostationary orbit (GEo), the Moon, Mars and beyond. 

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Lucas is scheduled for its maiden launch in Q3 2027, marking a significant leap in India’s private space capabilities. 

“This successful test fire is not just a technical milestone.  It’s a signal to the world that India is ready to lead in the new era of sustainable and autonomous in-space logistics,”  said Rama Rao, Director of Stardour.  

Pratikash Panda, professor at IISc, further added that, “Stardour’s recent achievement – the successful test fire of its hydrogen-oxygen engine – is a testament to its commitment to green propulsion technology and innovation in reusable spacecraft.  (Maxim News)


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