India achieved a significant milestone today with the successful launch of its first reusable hybrid rocket, named ‘RHUMI-1‘. Developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, the rocket was launched from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai.
The RHUMI-1 rocket, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs, combines the advantages of both liquid and solid fuel propellant systems. It carries a payload of 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, which will collect crucial data on global warming and climate change during its suborbital mission.
Equipped with a generic-fuel-based hybrid motor and an electrically triggered parachute deployer, RHUMI-1 stands out for being entirely pyrotechnic-free, with 0% TNT. The rocket’s development was led by Anand Megalingam, the founder of Space Zone India, under the mentorship of Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, the former Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC).
Space Zone India, the company behind this groundbreaking rocket, is dedicated to providing low-cost, sustainable solutions in the space industry. It also focuses on educating the next generation through hands-on training in aerodynamics, satellite technology, drone technology, and rocket technology, collaborating with educational institutions across the country.
In 2023, Space Zone India had already made headlines with its ‘Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Students Satellite Launch’ mission, where over 2,500 students from government, tribal, and public schools across India contributed to designing and constructing a student satellite launch vehicle.
The successful launch of RHUMI-1 marks a new chapter in India’s space endeavors, paving the way for more cost-effective and sustainable space missions in the future.
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