New Delhi, March 18, 2025.
From being denied key technologies to setting world records, India’s space journey has been nothing short of a sci-fi blockbuster. In a major leap towards self-reliance, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) have unveiled two cutting-edge microprocessors—Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201—designed specifically for space missions.
Simultaneously, India has set three world records in cryogenic engine technology, a domain once withheld from the country. Let’s dive into these groundbreaking achievements.
ISRO, in collaboration with SCL, has developed Vikram 3201, India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor for launch vehicles. It’s a powerful upgrade from its predecessor, Vikram 1601, which has been operational since 2009.
The first batch of Vikram 3201 was successfully validated in space during the PSLV-C60 mission, proving its reliability for future launches.
