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Detailed explanation-1: -The Vikas engine for the Gaganyaan human space mission underwent the qualification test for 25 seconds at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri , Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-2: -CE-20 engine qualification On 12 January 2022, ISRO conducted a hot qualification test on CE-20 cryogenic engine for a duration of 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC). On 28 October 2022, CE-20 E11 successfully completed a Pressure Chamber Test for 30 seconds at IPRC.

Detailed explanation-3: -LVM3 rocket - The well proven and reliable heavy lift launcher of ISRO, is identified as the launch vehicle for Gaganyaan mission. It consists of solid stage, liquid stage and cryogenic stage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Qualification testing of Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan Programme. Today, January 12, 2022, ISRO successfully conducted the qualification test of Cryogenic Engine for Gaganyaan programme for a duration of 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-5: -Vikas engine was invented by ISRO scientists including Nambi Narayanan, who played a critical role. The initials Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, i.e., a portmanteau of Vikas Engine is a liquid-propellant rocket engine family designed by the Center for Liquid Propulsion Systems in the 1970s.