ISRO's New Rocket 'Soorya', At 93 Metres, Taller Than Qutab Minar
India's Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) which is also referred to as the Soorya Rocket will be 93 metres tall, almost 21 meters taller than the iconic Qutab Minar. A sum of Rs 8,239 crore has been allocated by the Centre in its approval for the development of NGLV which will be completed by 2032. NDTV's Science Editor Pallava Bagla caught up with one of the key designers of the new mighty rocket Dr V Narayanan, Director of ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre for an exclusive interview.
