Kineco Kaman Delivers First CFRP OMA for Gaganyaan Mission
Kineco Kaman Composites India, located in Goa, India, has successfully fulfilled its inaugural commercial delivery of the orbital module adaptor assembly (OMA) to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). This assembly is a crucial component of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru.
In June 2022, Kineco Kaman was chosen as the preferred partner by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) to provide three orbital module adaptor assemblies (OMAs) for ISRO/VSSC. This selection was based on Kineco Kaman's proven track record and reliable performance in previous space projects, such as manufacturing dual helix antennas for the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite program (IRNSS) and producing Earth-Based Stations (EBS) assemblies for the LVM3-M2/OneWeb India and Chandrayaan-3 missions.
The Orbital Module Adaptor (OMA) is a conical structure with a 4-meter diameter, composed of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sandwich material seamlessly integrated with precision-machined metallic rings. This crucial component, integral to the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk-III, serves as an adapter positioned between the Crew Escape module and the Equipment Bay shroud, ensuring a precise fit within tight tolerances.
“I am delighted that Kineco Kaman is associated with India’s first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. Our technicians and engineers worked tirelessly with the VSSC scientists to meet the stringent quality parameters and demanding delivery timelines. We are thankful to the VSSC team for their continued support and partnership. We will continue to partner with ISRO-VSSC to make India self-reliant in future space explorations", says Shekhar Sardessai, founder of Kineco Group and chairman and managing director of Kineco Kaman.
