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India's Astrobase Unveils 800kN Full-Flow Engine, Becomes Fourth Nation

8/7/2026

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Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled the EVEREST full-flow staged-combustion LOX-Methane engine on Friday.
The 800 kN thrust engine, throttling 50-110 %, makes India the fourth country with full-flow staged-combustion capability and will undergo a hot-fire test before 20 units are tested for an upcoming orbital flight.
IN-SPACe director Rajeev Jyoti said the supporting fund will boost India’s space access, and Astrobase can ready a mission within 15 days of a national requirement.

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Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled the EVEREST full-flow staged-combustion LOX-Methane engine on Friday.
The 800 kN thrust engine, throttling 50-110 %, makes India the fourth country with full-flow staged-combustion capability and will undergo a hot-fire test before 20 units are tested for an upcoming orbital flight.
IN-SPACe director Rajeev Jyoti said the supporting fund will boost India’s space access, and Astrobase can ready a mission within 15 days of a national requirement.