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ISRO conducted a successful short-duration hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) located in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, on April 24, 2025. This test represents a key milestone in India's development of indigenous propulsion systems, particularly for future launch vehicles. The test involved the Engine Power Head Test Article and focused on validating critical components like the start-up sequence and ignition stability at 60% power level. Mahendragiri serves as an essential hub for propulsion system testing, and this achievement marks continued progress in ISRO’s advanced space engine capabilities.