Agnikul Cosmos

TIDCO to invest in Raptee, Agnikul Cosmos, iVP Semiconductor as Tamil Nadu positions itself as startup hub

The state-run industrial agency has invested Rs 25–30 crore each in electric motorcycle startup Raptee Energy and spacetech firm Agnikul Cosmos and around Rs 10–15 crore in chip design startup iVP Semiconductor

Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos raises $17 million at $500 million valuation

The space tech firm eyes reusable small-sat launch vehicle push

Labs to Launch: How Anna University's College of Engineering fuels innovation & startups

Established by the East India Company in 1794 as a school of survey at Fort St George in erstwhile Madras, the college's distinguished alumni include India's first women engineers.

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No first-time launch vehicle has gone through so much: Agnikul Cosmos' Chakravarthy

Agnikul Cosmos co-founder Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy said that the Agnibaan SOrTeD had to withstand salty air and even water splashes.

Agnikul in talks with customers for orbital launch scheduled for end of FY25: COO Moin SPM

Moin said, "The orbital launch will be a developmental flight. Customers have already reached out to us, and we will be carrying payloads."

Meet the ex-Wall St trader, ops expert and IIT Madras professor behind Agnikul Cosmos

The startup was founded in 2017 by CEO Srinath Ravichandran, a Wall Street trader-turned-aerospace engineer, Moin SPM an operations specialist and Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, a professor at IIT Madras.

Agnikul's success motivates ISRO to support space tech startups, NGEs: S Somanath

"The success involving many firsts including 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine, flight control systems, etc. demonstrate the prowess of indigenous design and innovation," said ISRO chairman S Somanath

Chennai startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches Agnibaan rocket

The Agnibaan rocket is capable of carrying up to 300 kg to a 700 km high orbit.

Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos calls off maiden rocket launch for a fourth time

The latest launch attempt by Agnikul Cosmos was called off due to issues in the rocket's igniter, people familiar with the matter said.

Indian space startup gears up for ambitious rocket launch: Key things to know

Space startup Agnikul Cosmos is on the verge of conducting a test launch of its rocket named Agnibaan SOrTeD on March 22. This rocket features a unique engine that is manufactured using 3D printing technology, an innovative approach that the ISRO is currently in the process of perfecting.

Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos to launch 7 times in 2024-25: IN-SPACe manifesto

The launches by Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos of their launch vehicles Vikram-1 and Agnibaan, respectively, will also signify the startups' first respective commercial missions.

Agnikul Cosmos secures $26.7 million for increased capacity and bi-monthly commercial launches

In 2020 Agnikul Cosmos signend an agreement with Indian Space Research Organisation granting the startup access to the space agency's expertise and facilities

This Chennai startup wants to give children exclusive view of Moon landing by Chandrayaan 3

Space Kidz India will be attempting to directly connect with Chandrayaan 3 spacecraft with their antennae installed in Chennai to give children an unique view of the spacecraft's attempted landing on the Moon. Startups such as Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos are also holding viewing sessions for their employees

Agnikul Cosmos comes closer to maiden launch, begins integration of Agnibaan rocket

In February, the Chennai-based space startup successfully completed a test of Agnilet, a 3D printed rocket engine that is being used in their launch vehicle Agnibaan

Modi-Macron meet paves way for Indian space tech startups to team up with French peers

Skyroot Aerospace and Dhruva Space announced that they are working with French companies for their next launches