CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -HAL has delivered critical structures, tankages, satellite structures for the PSLV, GSLV-Mk IIand GSLV-Mk III launch vehicles .

Detailed explanation-2: -State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday said the “heaviest” Semi-Cryogenic propellant tank (SC120- LOX) ever fabricated by it has been delivered to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Detailed explanation-3: -The heaviest semi cryogenic propellant tank (SC120 LOX) ever fabricated by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered the biggest cryogenic propellant tank (C32 LH2) ever formed by the company to the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).

Detailed explanation-5: -ISRO’s Cryogenic Upper Stage Project (CUSP) envisaged the design and development of the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage to replace the stage procured from Russia and used in GSLV flights. The main engine and two smaller steering engines of CUS together develop a nominal thrust of 73.55 kN in vacuum.