- Cryogenic technology involves the production and use of materials at very low temperatures, particularly used in rocket engines with propellants like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. - USA (NASA/ ULA), European Space Agency (ESA - Arianespace), and Japan (JAXA) are major space powers that have successfully developed and utilized cryogenic rocket engines in their launch vehicles for decades. - India has indigenously developed its own cryogenic engine technology for its GSLV program, a significant achievement.
India is developing Cryogenic Technology. Which Country/Agency amongst the following does not possess this technology ?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2008 · Topic: Future Prospects of Indian Space Program (Development of Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology)
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