ISRO has crossed another milestone in space technology that has successfully developed a 10-ton vertical planet mixer. This is the largest variety in the world for solid propellants. The mixer, built in collaboration with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), in Bengaluru, is set to revolutionize the production of Solid Rocket Motors, a key component of India’s space mission.
Solid propulsion is important for Indian space transport systems and requires precision to mix highly sensitive and dangerous ingredients. “Soft propulsion plays an important role in India’s space transport systems, and vertical mixers are one of the key equipment in solid motion production,” Isro said in a statement.
The project was led by the Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) in Sriharikota and collaborated with CMTI to design and manufacture this cutting-edge system. According to ISRO, the mixer has passed factory-level acceptance tests, which significantly improves productivity, quality and throughput in the production of heavy solid motors.
Describing development as a “critical technology marvel,” Isro emphasized that the initiative coincides with India’s broader push for independence in critical space technology. “The realization of an Indigenous 10-ton vertical mixer is a true testament to India’s technological capabilities, independence and unwavering commitment to innovation,” the agency added.
The official handover took place at CMTI in Bengaluru on February 13th, with the director of SDSC Shar receiving a mixer from the director of CMTI in front of ISRO Chairman V Narayanan. The new system is expected to play an important role in furthering India’s spaceflight functions.
