Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by conducting a successful sub-orbital test-flight of its domestically manufactured 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket, named Agnibaan, from its launch pad at Sriharikota. This accomplishment marks Agnikul Cosmos as the second private entity in India to achieve such a feat, following in the footsteps of Skyroot Aerospace, which launched the Vikram S in November 2022.
The rocket Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator) is also India's first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket launch that was completely designed and manufactured indigenously.
Agnikul Cosmos, India's private space start-up, today test-fired its rocket named Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator), which is powered by an engine that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is still trying to master.
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos on Thursday successfully carried out a sub-orbital test-flight of its home-built 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket Agnibaan from its own launch pad at Sriharikota, making it India s second private entity to do so.
After four unsuccessful attempts,