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Chennai startup Agnikul Cosmos launches world’s first 3D-printed rocket engine
SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator) is a single-stage rocket fueled by a semi-cryogenic engine. Developed in India, the vehicle was assembled at Agnikul's facilities at IIT Madras, informed MoS - IT and Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
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Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos on May 30 successfully launched the Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket from Sriharikota, putting behind four previous attempts that were called off. (PTI)
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SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator) is a single-stage rocket fueled by a semi-cryogenic engine. Developed in India, the vehicle was assembled at Agnikul's facilities at IIT Madras, informed MoS - IT and Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar. (PTI)
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The Agnibaan rocket is capable of carrying up to 300 kg payload to a 700 km high orbit. The complexity in Agnikul's rocket launch arises from the fact that the launch vehicle 'Agnibaan SOrTeD' is using India's first semi-cryogenic engine, which uses a mix of liquid and gas for propellant. (PTI)
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Srinath Ravichandran, co-founder and CEO, Agnikul Cosmos, said, “This is the culmination of 1000s of hours of reviews and hard work by the team. We are blessed to have had the opportunity and the full support of IN-SPACe and ISRO to design and build original space worthy hardware in India.”
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Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “Sky is no more the limit for our startups. Very innovative, first time in the world, deep core technology demonstrated today by Agnikul – a great inspiration for all young students to boldly take the entrepreneurship route and become employers.”
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![IRSO too congratulated the Agnikul team for the successful mission and said, "A major milestone, as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing."](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2019/07/ISRO.jpg "IRSO too congratulated the Agnikul team for the successful mission and said, "A major milestone, as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing."")
IRSO too congratulated the Agnikul team for the successful mission and said, "A major milestone, as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing."
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Agnikul Cosmos also operates India's first private launchpad in Sriharikota, which served as the launch site for this mission.
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!["Aremarkable feat which will make the entire nation proud! The successful launch of Agnibaan rocket powered by world’s first single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine is a momentous occasion for India’s space sector and a testament to the remarkable ingenuity of our Yuva Shakti. My best wishes to the @AgnikulCosmos team for their future endeavours". tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2024/05/20240513073140_modi.jpg ""Aremarkable feat which will make the entire nation proud! The successful launch of Agnibaan rocket powered by world’s first single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine is a momentous occasion for India’s space sector and a testament to the remarkable ingenuity of our Yuva Shakti. My best wishes to the @AgnikulCosmos team for their future endeavours". tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.")
"Aremarkable feat which will make the entire nation proud! The successful launch of Agnibaan rocket powered by world’s first single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine is a momentous occasion for India’s space sector and a testament to the remarkable ingenuity of our Yuva Shakti. My best wishes to the @AgnikulCosmos team for their future endeavours". tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.
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