Godrej Enterprises Group’s Aerospace business has delivered the first human-rated L110 stage Vikas engine to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme. The engine will form part of the LVM-3 launch vehicle that is planned to carry Indian astronauts into low-Earth orbit in 2027.
According to a press release issued by the company, the delivery marks a key milestone ahead of the first uncrewed test flight planned for early 2026. The L110 stage is the core liquid propulsion module of the LVM-3, adapted for human-rating to meet the safety requirements of the mission.
“This achievement reaffirms our long-standing partnership with Isro and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, and showcases our capability to deliver mission-critical technology,” said Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice President and Business Head of the Aerospace business. He added that supporting India’s first human spaceflight programme carries “the highest commitment”.
Godrej has supplied engines, propulsion modules and precision hardware to Isro for more than forty years, including components used in Chandrayaan missions and the NASA-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite. The company stated that the current delivery builds on earlier experience producing Vikas engines and related assemblies for the LVM-3 family of launch vehicles.
The Gaganyaan programme aims to demonstrate the capability to send a crew module with astronauts to orbit and ensure their safe return. Isro is conducting a series of qualification tests on propulsion systems, crew escape mechanisms and environmental control systems as part of mission preparations.
Godrej Enterprises Group is a manufacturing company engaged in aerospace components, precision engineering and industrial products.
