ISRO's Kestrel engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:challenges overcoming thermal stresses
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
limited
gptkbp:combustor_type staged combustion
gptkbp:community_engagement outreach programs
gptkbp:control_system digital control system
gptkbp:cooling_system regenerative cooling
gptkbp:design_purpose high efficiency
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:ISRO
gptkbp:development gptkb:1990
gptkbp:development_cost approximately $10 million
gptkbp:educational_value inspired students in aerospace engineering
gptkbp:engine staged combustion cycle
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:ISRO_Propulsion_Complex
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2001
gptkbp:fuel_capacity around 3 meters
around 1 meter
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid propellant
kerosene
gptkbp:future_plans upgraded versions
gptkbp:future_prospects next-generation engines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ISRO's Kestrel engine
gptkbp:ignition_system hypergolic ignition
gptkbp:inspiration inspired by global technologies
gptkbp:integration integrated with launch vehicles
gptkbp:invention multiple patents filed
gptkbp:investment around 50 bar
gptkbp:is_tested_for multiple test firings
gptkbp:launch_date multiple launches per year
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Satish_Dhawan_Space_Centre
gptkbp:material high-strength alloys
gptkbp:mission gptkb:GSLV
gptkb:PSLV
high success rate
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:oxidation_states liquid oxygen
gptkbp:performance high reliability
gptkbp:propulsion around 70 k N
greater than 200
gptkbp:public_awareness increased public interest
gptkbp:publications numerous research papers
gptkbp:research_focus advanced propulsion technologies
gptkbp:safety_features redundant systems
gptkbp:successor Kestrel-2
gptkbp:training_programs engineer training programs
gptkbp:used_in launch vehicles
gptkbp:weight approximately 300 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AR1_rocket_engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6