It would be funny if ISRO will do what NASA,ESA etc., could not do. This is another ambitious plan that is not worth waiting, i have already waited 13years for Kaveri engine, i am not going to bet my happiness and self-esteem on this. lol.
All this sounds good on paper but i have not heard anywhere about how successful they have been in getting an oxygen collection system to work. Right now we cant make an Jet engine like Kaveri and our GSLV engine is not even close to reliable. Not to mention the GSLV engine and satellites have...
Saya you know how much i hate pouring cold water on your wet dreams but this wont be ready any time soon. The project will take atleast 15years from now to mature.By then the Americans will be far ahead.
They already tested an Mach-20 Ramjet shuttle and they have been spending billions on...
No probs bro, i heard of thee Tejas getting inducted into the Airforce way back in 1999 in Bharat Rakshak. I have waited 11years and its not inducted completely.So i know when to take things seriously. I only expect this to take shape by the year 2025 and thats not a long date its only 14years...
What this means is the Cryogenic stage will have a Shuttle like body and ability to carry crew? It would at least bring down costs, when you reuse and expensive engine like the CE-20 engine.