Hydrogen fuels India’s space missions and clean energy future, with ISRO leading breakthroughs and the National Green Hydrogen Mission driving growth.
ISRO’s GSLV Mk III rocket powered by liquid hydrogen propels India’s advancements in space technology and clean energy innovation.
Bengaluru: Hydrogen is set to play a transformative role in India’s space missions, transportation, and clean energy future, according to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan.
Highlighting India’s advancements in hydrogen technology, ISRO Chairman said, “The world today faces twin challenges: the growing demand for energy and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
“In this context, hydrogen, one of the greenest and cleanest fuels available to us, is a beacon of hope. It remains key in many of our breakthroughs at ISRO. In January, India successfully launched the GSLV Mk III rocket, marking its 100th successful mission. It was powered by a cryogenic stage using liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, a technology transformative role.”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush first flight using just three engines, completed engine development in 25 months compared to the global average of 34, and conducted a stage test in 34 days, while the world average is 10 months. We also made history by launching the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite with a high-value payload built by India, showing how far we’ve come since our first small rocket in 1963.”
Abhay G Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor, Alliance University, said, “Hydrogen is often described as the fuel of the future, but the truth is, the future is now. With less than 1 per cent of global hydrogen coming from renewable sources, workshops like these are critical to bridge the gap between possibility and practice.”
India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023, an ambitious initiative aimed at transitioning the country towards a hydrogen-based economy.
