India successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, called RHUMI 1, today, August 24. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India, the rocket was launched from the TTDC Ground in Thiruvidandhai, ECR, Chennai. The rocket will propel three Cube satellites and fifty PICO satellites into a suborbital trajectory. Innovative rocket design It emphasizes flexibility and reuse.
#LOOK | India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket, the RHUMI 1. The rocket, developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India and Martin Group, was launched from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai using a mobile launcher. It is carrying 3 Cube satellites and 50 PICO satellites… image.twitter.com/Io97TvfNhE
— AIN (@ANI) August 24, 2024
The Martin Group, which collaborated on the projectt, noted that the launch was carried out using a mobile launcher, further enhancing the rocket’s versatility.
Rhumi-2024 Mission: India’s reusable hybrid rocket takes off!
Join us on August 24 at 7 am when Space Zone India, in collaboration with Martin Group, unveils its groundbreaking achievement – the country’s first reusable hybrid rocket. Designed to provide flexibility and… image.twitter.com/GqeT1ivjav
— Martin Group (@MartinGroup_) August 17, 2024
The rocket is equipped with several key features:
– Adjustable Launch angleAccording to the Martin Group’s post on X, the rocket features a launch angle that can be precisely adjusted from 0 to 120 degrees, allowing for meticulous control over its trajectory.
– Educational impact: He added that students from across India and from government schools have actively participated in free workshops on rocket and satellite technology.
– CO2-activated parachute system: An innovative, cost-effective and environmentally friendly descent mechanism ensures safe recovery of rocket components.
– Beyond space exploration: Applications extend beyond space exploration to areas such as agriculture, environmental monitoring and disaster management.
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