India's largest rocket, which may carry humans to space some day in future , is expected to be launched today. It is expected that one day -- in over 7 years -- it will carry Indian astronauts to space.
The rocket was developed for around 15 years or more at a cost of Rs. 300 crore. The "Monster Rocket", as it has been said bu the scientists as high as a 13-storey building and can launch satellites as heavy as 4 tonnes (4,000 kg)
The rocket is fueled by an indigenous cryogenic engine that uses liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen as propellants The ISRO has asked the Central Government for Rs. 12,500 crore for its mission to put humans in space.After getting its approval , the work is expected to take roughly seven years.
The space agency has suggested that the first person to fly into space from India(representing) could be a woman. So far, only Russia, USA and China have sent astronauts into space and it is an incredible achievement for India.