The Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) is a spacecraft being constructed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to replace its oldest workhorse, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which was created in the 1980s.

This was stated by S Somanath, the president of ISRO, during a press conference held on Thursday at Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Valiyamala in association with the 'Engineers Conclave 2022.'

'The demand of the decade 2020s should not be met by PSLV, which was developed in the 1980s. There should be an evolution, 'Added Somanath. He refused to provide a specific date but stated that ISRO would discontinue utilizing the rockets after carrying out the last launches authorized by the government.

When asked directly about the NGLV's propulsion system, Somanath responded that it would use a 'semi-cryogenic' technique, which is both efficient and affordable. He suggested that the new rocket might be 'reusable.'

'The payload of a reusable rocket will be less than that of a disposable one. The payload will be approximately five tonnes if it is recyclable and up to ten tonnes if it is disposable 'Added he. According to Mr.Somanath, the payload requirements were made by following research on the current market's demands.

According to Somanath, industry involvement was crucial in constructing the new rocket. This would guarantee that the capacity to develop, manage, and deploy commercially is developed outside ISRO.

He stated at the conference that 'the industry is capable of supporting and creating this rocket (NGLV) as a national asset that can be sustained for a significant period of time.'

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According to Somanath, ISRO is also in talks with the Union Agriculture Department to develop a 'Bharat Krishi satellite' that will study crop development patterns and spot irrigation problems, as well as provide data that will assist pest management efforts and the verification of farm compensation claims in addition to serving a variety of other purposes.

'The Agriculture department will benefit from our assistance. They will be the owners and operators of the satellites. To ensure effective re-visit capabilities, at least two satellites are required 'Added he.

The Nation's very own satellite navigation system NaVIC will observe an increment in civilian use, per the ISRO chairperson.

'It is gradually encroaching on the civilian sector. However, NaVIC's principal objective is still to provide services to the strategic industries 'He emphasized.