Latest – ISRO hails Agnikul Cosmos for successful launch of Agnibaan rocket in suborbital test flight
space start-up situated in Chennai By successfully completing a sub-orbital test flight of their domestically produced, 3D-printed, semi-cryogenic rocket, known as Agnibaan, Agnikul Cosmos accomplished a noteworthy milestone.
ISRO hails Agnikul Cosmos for successful launch of Agnibaan rocket in suborbital test flight
On May 30, 2024, at 7:15 AM, the world’s first rocket with a single piece 3D-printed engine was test-launched from Sriharikota by the IIT Madras-backed startup Agnikul Cosmos. The rocket was conceived and constructed locally. The Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator, or Agnibaan SORTED, was launched from Dhanush, a private launchpad that Agnikul constructed in India. It is also the first test rocket fueled by a semi-cryogenic engine to be launched in India.
This mission, which is Agnikul’s first flight, is primarily focused on gathering vital flight data and ensuring that the Agnibaan, Agnikul’s orbital launch vehicle, is operating at peak performance. A Rajarajan, director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Pawan Goenka, head of IN-Space, India’s private space regulator, and S Somanath, chairman of the ISRO, all watched the launch.
The Agnibaan rocket will use thrust vectoring on its gimballed motors to regulate the vertical climb, reaching an altitude of eight kilometers before splashing into the Bay of Bengal approximately 30 kilometers from the launch pad, according to the proposed flight profile.
There is no payload on board; this is just a test flight to assess the launch vehicle’s capabilities. The rocket is powered by the first Agnilet engine ever 3D printed. With the help of this creative engine, Agnikul Cosmos may be able to offer on-demand launches from any location in three days.
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In a post on the platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, “A remarkable feat which will make the entire nation proud.” The world’s first single 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine, which powers the Agnibaan rocket, was successfully launched, marking a significant milestone for India’s space industry and demonstrating the extraordinary creativity of our Yuva Shakti. I want the Agnikul Cosmos team all the best in their further endeavors.In a post on the microblogging platform X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, “A remarkable feat which will make the entire nation proud.”
“The Agnibaan SORTED’s successful launch involves India’s firsts, including a 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine and flight control systems that demonstrate the prowess of indigenous design and innovation,” stated ISRO Charman S. Somanath. Agnibaan can be set up to handle payloads weighing between 30 and 300 kg.
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