THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Russia is likely to support India's space missions. India may receive support in the areas of engine manufacturing, rocket fuel, piloted spaceflight and development of national orbital stations. It is indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss this with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 23rd summit to be held in Delhi.

Russia is a country that owns large rockets. India may buy semi-cryogenic engines. Semi-cryogenic engines are engines that use kerosene and liquid oxygen. The advantage is that this will help reduce the weight of the rockets and achieve greater load-carrying capacity. RD-191 engines will be purchased. It is reported that India will use RD-191 engines in the LVM 3 rocket version. ISRO is on the mission of developing a highly capable ne

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