Godrej Enterprises supplies key propulsion parts for ISRO's EOS-05 satellite launch
Godrej Enterprises Group provided Vikas engines, cryogenic nozzle and thruster components that helped ISRO place the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite into orbit.
India's ISRO successfully deployed the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite using the GSLV-F17 launch vehicle, a milestone that underscores the nation's growing space capabilities. Godrej Enterprises Group's aerospace business contributed essential propulsion hardware, such as Vikas engines, cryogenic engine nozzles and satellite thruster components, which were integral from launch to orbital insertion. Maneck Behramkamdin, business head of the aerospace unit, highlighted the company's four-decade legacy of supporting India's space programme.
EOS-05 will deliver data for weather prediction, crop planning, natural-resource management and environmental surveillance, aiding governmental and community decision-making. The collaboration illustrates the expanding role of Indian industry in the country's space ambitions.
Why it matters
It shows how Indian industry is vital to the nation's space missions and the data they provide for everyday life.
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