PM Modi commends Agnikul's momentous rocket launch, hails Indian youth power
6 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi commends Agnikul's momentous rocket launch, hails Indian youth power

India Today  

In a major milestone for India's private space sector, Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched its 3D printed semi-cryogenic Agnibaan rocket, drawing praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The launch of the Agnibaan rocket, powered by the world's first single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine, marked a significant achievement for the Chennai-based startup and the country's space ambitions. "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," the Prime Minister said. 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.

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Centre to support Agnikul Cosmos in developing Agnibaan rocket
1 week, 1 day ago

Centre to support Agnikul Cosmos in developing Agnibaan rocket

India Today  

In a significant advancement for India's space capabilities, the Ministry of Science and Technology has announced its support for Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based aerospace startup, to develop and commercialise the "Agnibaan" launch vehicle. The Agnibaan vehicle is poised to revolutionise the satellite launch ecosystem by offering dedicated launches and operational flexibility through mobile launch systems that can be deployed globally. …

Chennai space startup Agnikul successfully launches country’s 2nd privately built rocket
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai space startup Agnikul successfully launches country’s 2nd privately built rocket

Hindustan Times  

Space start-up Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched the world’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D-printed engine from their own launch pad, ‘Dhanush’, at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Thursday. Chennai-based private space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully test-launched the Agnibaan rocket powered by the world's first single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, …

Meet the men behind Agnikul Cosmos: IIT Madras professor, ex-Wall St. trader and ops expert
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Chennai-based space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos, scripted history today after it became the first in India to successfully launch Agnibaan SorTED, a semi-cryogenic-engined rocket in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Agnikul Cosmos: L-R- Srinath Ravichandran Co-founder CEO Moin SPM The startup was founded in 2017 by CEO Srinath Ravichandran, a Wall Street trader-turned-aerospace engineer, operations specialist Moin SPM, and Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, an …

ISRO hails Agnikul Cosmos for successful launch of Agnibaan rocket, PM Modi terms it 'remarkable feat'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ISRO hails Agnikul Cosmos for successful launch of Agnibaan rocket, PM Modi terms it 'remarkable feat'

India TV News  

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday announced a significant milestone for private space ventures in India as Agnikul Cosmos successfully launched its Agnibaan rocket. The Agnibaan rocket's journey was not without challenges as Agnikul Cosmos initially attempted to launch the Suborbital Technology Demonstrator test flight two days prior. "The successful launch of Agnibaan rocket powered by world’s first single-piece …

Agnikul Cosmo's fourth attempt at launching rocket called off at last moment: Details here
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Agnikul Cosmo's fourth attempt at launching rocket called off at last moment: Details here

India TV News  

In a surprising turn of events, the Indian private space startup Agnikul Cosmos encountered yet another hurdle today. Their advanced rocket engine, which is still being perfected by the seasoned experts at the Indian Space Research Organisation, stands as a testament to their ambition and technical prowess. Agnikul Cosmos history Originating from the incubator at the Indian Institute of Technology …

Agnikul Cosmos scrubs test launch for a fourth time over technical glitch
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Agnikul Cosmos scrubs test launch for a fourth time over technical glitch

India Today  

In a disappointing turn of events, India's space startup Agnikul Cosmos was forced to call off the launch of its inaugural rocket, the Agnibaan, just seconds before lift-off on Tuesday. A successful launch would have represented a significant technological milestone for India, as the Indian Space Research Organisation has yet to successfully fly a semi-cryogenic engine, which combines liquid and …

Agnikul’s satellite launch postponed due to technical issue
9 months ago

Agnikul’s satellite launch postponed due to technical issue

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The launch of a rocket from the country’s first privately-owned launchpad has been postponed due to a technical issue, the company said on Thursday. On Friday, Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited’s Agnibaan was slated to launch from the company-owned launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre located inside Indian Space Research Organisation’s facility at Sriharikota. “Agnikul is holding the launch out …

Space Startup Agnikul Cosmos Postpones Test Launch of AGNIBAAN SOrTeD
9 months ago

Space Startup Agnikul Cosmos Postpones Test Launch of AGNIBAAN SOrTeD

The Hindu  

Chennai headquartered space startup Agnikul Cosmos has postponed its test launch of the “AGNIBAAN SOrTeD” that was scheduled for March 22, 2024. While the exact reason for postponing was not known immediately, Agnikul Cosmos on X said, “Holding our launch out of an abundance of caution based on certain minor observations from the full countdown rehearsals last night. Thanks a …

How Agnikul's two-minute-long mission could give India a new launch vehicle
9 months ago

How Agnikul's two-minute-long mission could give India a new launch vehicle

India Today  

Agnikul Cosmos, a private aerospace company, is all set to conduct the maiden test of its under-development launch vehicle to demonstrate the reliability of a homegrown system. The SOrTeD mission is a single-stage launch vehicle demonstration that will be powered by a semi-cryogenic engine, the Agnilet, a sub-cooled liquid oxygen-based propulsion system developed indigenously. AGNIBAAN SORTED COMPONENTS The mission will …

Tamil Nadu creates history with India’s second privately developed rocket
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu creates history with India’s second privately developed rocket

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will witness history when one of its space start-ups launches its first rocket on March 22. The Chennai headquartered space start-up Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited will be launching its first rocket Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Andhra Pradesh’s Sriharikota. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Chakravarthy, co-founder and advisor, Agnikul Cosmos, and …

Agni-5 missile: Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, tweets PM Modi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Agni-5 missile: Proud of our DRDO scientists for Mission Divyastra, tweets PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the achievements of the Defense Research and Development Organization scientists for their successful execution of Mission Divyastra, marking the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology. PM Modi expressed pride in the technological prowess demonstrated by DRDO scientists, highlighting the significance of Mission Divyastra in …

Agnikul set to conduct sub-orbital mission by end of March
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Agnikul set to conduct sub-orbital mission by end of March

India TV News  

Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd, a private rocket maker has been planning a sub-orbital mission for its Agnibaan rocket. A senior official of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre told IANS preferring anonymity, “Agnikul’s application for the permission to launch its rocket in a suborbital flight is under our consideration." The company is looking for a launch sometime towards …

Indian aerospace startup Agnikul set to flight test 3D-printed engine by end of 2023
1 year ago

Indian aerospace startup Agnikul set to flight test 3D-printed engine by end of 2023

Firstpost  

Agnikul Cosmos, an aerospace startup based in Chennai, the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed engine for their launch vehicle the Agnibaan, is set for a test flight and will likely take off by the end of the year In a groundbreaking move, Agnikul Cosmos, an aerospace startup based in Chennai specialising in the development of satellite launch vehicles, is set to …

Agnikul Cosmos begins integrating rocket on India's first private launchpad
1 year, 4 months ago

Agnikul Cosmos begins integrating rocket on India's first private launchpad

India Today  

Agnikul Cosmos, a space-tech startup incubated at IIT-Madras, has taken a significant step towards its maiden controlled sub-orbital flight. The company began integrating its launch vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD on August 15, with its private launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR in Sriharikota. The integration process was marked by an official unveiling of the Agnibaan SOrTeD launch vehicle at …

Chennai-headquartered Agnikul Cosmos successfully test-fires 3D-printed rocket engine
2 years, 1 month ago

Chennai-headquartered Agnikul Cosmos successfully test-fires 3D-printed rocket engine

The Hindu  

Chennai-headquartered space-tech start-up Agnikul on Tuesday said it had successfully test-fired its single-piece 3D-printed engine, Agnilet, at Vertical Test Facility, Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram. The start-up recently announced that the Government Of India had awarded it the patent for the design and manufacture of its single-piece rocket engines. Agnilet is the world’s first …

India’s Agnikul Cosmos secures first patent for 3D-printed rocket engine
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s Agnikul Cosmos secures first patent for 3D-printed rocket engine

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Agnikul Cosmos, one of India’s private space startups, has secured its first patent for the design and manufacturing of its 3D printed rocket engine. Skyroot Aerospace, which recently raised $50.5 million in the largest single funding round for an Indian space startup, also uses 3D printing for its rocket engines, which will power the company’s Vikram satellite launch …

Agnikul Cosmos opens India’s first private rocket engine factory in Chennai
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnikul Cosmos opens India’s first private rocket engine factory in Chennai

Live Mint  

Homegrown space startup, Agnikul Cosmos, the country’s first private factory dedicated to building rocket engines in Chennai on Wednesday, inaugurated by N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons, and S Somanath, chairman of ISRO and secretary, department of space. “Since companies and organisations looking to launch satellites no longer have access to Russian facilities, and launching aboard heavy rockets could be expensive, …

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