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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the first hot test of its LOX-Methane engine, a key development for the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) named Soorya. The test achieved a chamber pressure of 56 bar and marks a significant step towards creating a reusable, modular launch vehicle capable of delivering payloads of up to 30 tonnes to low Earth orbit, with an estimated project cost of ₹8,240 crore (around $915 million).