In a major technological breakthrough, ISRO has successfully developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer for solid propellant production, marking a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities. This cutting-edge equipment, the largest of its kind globally, will enhance the efficiency and scale of solid motor manufacturing.

Solid propulsion is crucial for India’s space transportation systems, and the precise mixing of solid propellants is essential for reliable rocket performance. The newly developed mixer, weighing 150 tonnes and standing 8.7 meters tall, will significantly improve the productivity, quality, and throughput of heavy solid motors.

The project was undertaken by the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, in collaboration with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru. The system features multiple hydrostatic-driven agitators and is remotely operated via a PLC-based control system integrated with SCADA stations, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

According to ISRO, the successful realization of this high-capacity mixer is a testament to India's growing self-reliance in space technology, aligning with the government's ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. “The realisation of the indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer underscores India’s unwavering commitment to technological innovation and self-sufficiency,” ISRO stated.

The mixer has undergone rigorous factory-level acceptance tests and was officially handed over to the Director of SDSC SHAR by the Director of CMTI in the presence of ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan at CMTI, Bengaluru.

This development strengthens India's ability to produce large-scale solid rocket motors, a critical component for launch vehicles. With this achievement, ISRO has set a new benchmark in solid propulsion technology, reinforcing its position as a global leader in space exploration and innovation.

In a major technological breakthrough, ISRO has successfully developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer for solid propellant production, marking a significant advancement in India’s space capabilities. This cutting-edge equipment, the largest of its kind globally, will enhance the efficiency and scale of solid motor manufacturing.

Solid propulsion is crucial for India’s space transportation systems, and the precise mixing of solid propellants is essential for reliable rocket performance. The newly developed mixer, weighing 150 tonnes and standing 8.7 meters tall, will significantly improve the productivity, quality, and throughput of heavy solid motors.

The project was undertaken by the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, in collaboration with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru. The system features multiple hydrostatic-driven agitators and is remotely operated via a PLC-based control system integrated with SCADA stations, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

According to ISRO, the successful realization of this high-capacity mixer is a testament to India's growing self-reliance in space technology, aligning with the government's ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. “The realisation of the indigenous 10-tonne vertical mixer underscores India’s unwavering commitment to technological innovation and self-sufficiency,” ISRO stated.

The mixer has undergone rigorous factory-level acceptance tests and was officially handed over to the Director of SDSC SHAR by the Director of CMTI in the presence of ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan at CMTI, Bengaluru.

This development strengthens India's ability to produce large-scale solid rocket motors, a critical component for launch vehicles. With this achievement, ISRO has set a new benchmark in solid propulsion technology, reinforcing its position as a global leader in space exploration and innovation.