Thursday, Jul 9, 2026

"pushpak"

ISRO completes its Reusable Launch Vehicle technology demonstrations through LEX trio

ISRO suceeds third time in autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under more challenging conditions
ISRO shifts to shorter, impressive rocket names with ‘Pushpak’

ISRO traditionally names its rockets like Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
ISRO’s step towards realising Indian space shuttle ‘Pushpak’

The 'Indian space shuttle’ the winged Pushpak was lifted by an Indian Air Force helicopter and was released from 4.5 km altitude.