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NASA
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ISRO
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Detailed explanation-1: -This first experimental mission of ISRO’s Scramjet Engine towards the realisation of an Air Breathing Propulsion System was successfully conducted from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
Detailed explanation-2: -Russia, USA, China and India are the countries having scramjet technology. You can read about the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) – unmanned scramjet technology of DRDO in the given link. Further readings: Advanced Technology Vehicle – India, one of the 4 Countries To Develop Scramjet Engine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hyper-X claimed the first flight of a thrust-producing scramjet-powered vehicle with full aerodynamic maneuvering surfaces in 2004 with the X-43A.
Detailed explanation-4: -Scramjet: A scramjet engine is an improvement over the ramjet engine as it efficiently operates at hypersonic speeds and allows supersonic combustion.
Detailed explanation-5: -This successful long-duration test is a major milestone for the Human Space Programme – Gaganyaan. It ensures the reliability and robustness of the cryogenic engine for induction into the human-rated launch vehicle for Gaganyaan.