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ISRO and Roscosmos in Moscow over semi cryogenic engines draft contract reportedly nearing approval

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Published on 2 May 2026
ISRO and Roscosmos in Moscow over semi cryogenic engines draft contract reportedly nearing approval

A draft contract is being finalized behind doors

ISRO held technical talks with Russia’s Roscosmos in Moscow focused on semi-cryogenic engines vital for India’s heavy-lift launch vehicles. A draft contract is currently under approval and could speed up ISRO’s indigenous engine development. The discussions also fit within ISRO’s wider cooperation roadmap, including efforts linked to the Venus Orbiter Mission.

  • ISRO and Roscosmos met in Moscow to discuss semi cryogenic engine delivery
  • The engines are crucial for India’s heavy lift launch vehicle needs
  • A draft contract is under approval that may accelerate indigenous development
  • The talks align with broader ISRO international partnership plans
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