New Delhi: Defence PSU MIDHANI has contributed in the successful launch of ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission.
It congratulated ISRO for the successful launch and stated, “On the occasion of successful launch of Aditya-L1 by ISRO on 02.09.2023 at 11.50 hrs from Sriharikota, MIDHANI congratulates ISRO and takes immense pride in our contribution through supply of Specialized Metals and Alloys for this crucial project.”
MIDHANI’s critical materials have been used in the Aditya-L1 launcher vehicle PSLV-C57 and many more components. The launcher was built with MIDHANI critical materials like Ti-6Al-4V Titanium alloy – PS4 Tank and Gas bottles, C-103 Niobium Alloy – PS4 thrust chamber, Superco 605 Cobalt Alloy – PS2 thrust chamber, Ultra High Strength Steel – Motor Case & 15CDv6 – strap on motor case and base rings, the PSU said in a statement.
It further said, “MIDHANI has been steadfast in its commitment to supplying specialized materials to ISRO, from its very inception to the most recent projects.”
Dr. SK Jha, CMD, MIDHANI said that “India’s first Solar Mission Aditya-L1 successfully launched by ISRO brings more laurels to our nation and Atmanirbharta in space projects”.
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