ISRO is developing an indigenous semi-cryogenic rocket engine to strengthen India’s capability in heavy-lift space missions. This engine uses liquid oxygen as the oxidizer and refined kerosene as the fuel, allowing it to generate much higher thrust with improved efficiency compared to conventional liquid engines. Known as the SCE-200, it is being designed for future upgrades of the LVM3 launch vehicle, including human spaceflight missions. The successful development of this engine will reduce de