Godrej Aerospace, the aerospace arm of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has delivered the first human-rated L110 stage Vikas engine to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the Gaganyaan mission. This delivery marks a significant step toward India’s first human spaceflight, with the first uncrewed test flight expected early next year and the crewed mission planned for 2027.
Strengthening a Four-Decade Partnership
Speaking on the achievement, Maneck Behramkamdin, Executive Vice President and Business Head of Godrej Aerospace, said the milestone reinforces the company’s long-standing partnership with ISRO and its Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). The organisation has been supplying high-precision engines and components to India’s space programme for over forty years, supporting landmark missions such as Chandrayaan and NISAR.
Human-Rated Engines for the LVM3 Launcher
The Gaganyaan mission will rely on the human-rated LVM3 rocket, India’s heaviest launch vehicle, to carry astronauts to low-Earth orbit and return them safely. The L110 stage Vikas engine is one of the critical propulsion systems that must meet stringent safety and reliability standards for human spaceflight.
Godrej Aerospace said the successful delivery demonstrates India’s capacity to design and manufacture mission-critical propulsion systems domestically, advancing the nation’s technological self-reliance.
National Pride and Technological Commitment
Calling the achievement a moment of national pride, Behramkamdin emphasised the responsibility that comes with contributing to India’s first human spaceflight programme. “This is not just a milestone for Godrej, but an honour we carry with the highest commitment,” he said.
With this delivery, India’s human spaceflight programme moves a step closer to reality, underscoring the country’s growing role in global space exploration.
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