AGNIKUL FIRST FLIGHT
Saraniya Periaswamy: From dreaming about oceans in Port Blair to building rockets for Agnikul
Saraniya Periaswamy, a young engineer at Agnikul Cosmos, navigated a challenging learning curve from dreaming of ocean studies in Port Blair to leading the development of the 3-D printed launch vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD. Overcoming setbacks, she successfully launched the technology demonstrator and is now working on an orbital rocket. Saraniya highlights the importance of diverse engineering backgrounds in the space industry, encouraging young enthusiasts to pursue their goals with determination.
Getting to space is incredibly tough. Agnikul is doing it on a 3D-printed rocket engine
It took just 6.5 years for Chennai startup Agnikul Cosmos to use a rocket with a 3D-printed engine. It promises to revolutionise spacetech.
Women find their feet in India’s space sector
Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K played instrumental roles in the successful debut of the world’s first rocket equipped with a 3D-printed engine by Agnikul Cosmos from Sriharikota. They oversaw the project from inception to launch, highlighting women's growing contributions to India's space sector. Agnikul aborted the mission four times in the past few months before witnessing success on May 30.
Agnikul eyes launching satellites by 2025: CEO Srinath Ravichandran
Agnikul's first test flight of Agnibaan SOrTeD (suborbital technology demonstrator) on May 30, which lasted for 66 seconds, came after four unsuccessful attempts.
Agnikul eyes to launch satellites by 2025: CEO Ravichandran
"Nine to 12 months I would say. Probably by the end of this financial year or the early part of the next financial year is what we are targeting," Ravichandran said when asked about the commercial orbital launch of the Agnibaan rocket.
Several firsts to Agnibaan test flight, step closer to launch small satellites: IN-SPACe chief
Agnikul Cosmos' Agnibaan rocket test flight from Sriharikota marked a significant milestone for the private space sector, using a 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine for the first time.
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Agnikul test launches world’s first rocket with 3D printed engine
Agnikul official statement said, the vehicle was completely designed in-house and was powered by the world's first single piece 3D printed engine which is also India's first flight with a semicryo engine. The mission was successful after four failed attempts.
After four failed attempts, space startup Agnikul Cosmos carries out successful sub-orbital launch of Agnibaan rocket
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by conducting a successful sub-orbital test-flight of its domestically manufactured 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket, named Agnibaan, from its launch pad at Sriharikota. This accomplishment marks Agnikul Cosmos as the second private entity in India to achieve such a feat, following in the footsteps of Skyroot Aerospace, which launched the Vikram S in November 2022.
Agnikul Cosmos flies world’s first rocket with single-piece 3D printed rocket engine. Check first video of launch here
Following multiple unsuccessful attempts, space startup Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant breakthrough on Thursday. They successfully conducted a sub-orbital test-flight of their in-house developed 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket named Agnibaan. This milestone was accomplished from their dedicated launch pad at Sriharikota, marking Agnikul Cosmos as the second private entity in India to achieve this feat.
Space startup Agnikul Cosmos calls off maiden rocket launch for a fourth time
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Private players will make space more accessible: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath expressed optimism about the role of private players in advancing space technology, citing SpaceX's success. He highlighted the importance of government support for private companies and mentioned Indian companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos already working in the field. Somanath also shared updates on Chandrayaan-4, part of India's moon exploration program, aiming to land on the moon in 2040. The interaction with space enthusiasts, part of ISRO's outreach efforts, lasted an hour and will continue in May.
Agnikul puts off for third time launch of Agnibaan sub-orbital rocket
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos on Sunday called off the maiden launch of its 3D-printed, semi-cryogenic Agnibaan rocket about 92 seconds before lift-off citing some technical issues. Sunday's was the third attempt at the test launch of the Agnibaan Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) since March 22, when the test flight was first scheduled to be held at the Agnikul Launch Pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.
India's space regulator release plans for 30 launches over next 14 months
India's space regulator IN-SPACe revealed plans for about 30 space launches in the fourth quarter of 2023-24 and the next fiscal year. The launches include private startups Skyroot and Agnikul, contributing to the Integrated Launch Manifesto. Key missions involve Gaganyaan, SSLV, PSLV, GSLV, and launches by startups like Agnikul Cosmos and Digantara Research & Technology. The schedule indicates a significant surge in space activities, including tests and commercial missions.
Human spaceflight tests, deep ocean exploration: 2024 packed year for Indian science
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Spacetech startup Agnikul registers revenue of Rs 2.9 crore, losses jump to Rs 20 crore for FY23
Agnikul designs, develops and tests propulsion systems and other such satellite launch vehicle-related structures as well as the software that helps suborbital, orbital and deep space launches of lightweight and heavy payloads satellites.
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Space-tech startup Agnikul to flight test 3D-printed engine by year-end
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Chennai-based Agnikul prepares for maiden sub-orbital flight of Agnibaan rocket
Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos is preparing for the sub-orbital test flight of its 3D-printed rocket Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from its launch pad at Sriharikota. The single-stage rocket is powered by an Agnilet semi-cryogenic engine that was integrated with Agnikul's launch pad earlier this week. The rocket will serve as a validation of the company's autopilot, navigation and guidance algorithms, according to Srinath Ravichandran, co-founder and CEO.
India's space startups exploring niche markets, global collaborations
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ISRO lines up science missions for 2023; satellite launch market set for rocket-themed game of thrones
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Agnikul Cosmos starts its first launchpad & mission control center at Sriharikota
The facility was designed by Agnikul, a Chennai-based start-up which was incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras). The project was executed in support of ISRO and IN-SPACe. It has two sections - the Agnikul launchpad (ALP) and the Agnikul mission control center (AMCC).
From launch vehicles to space tourism, Indian space start-ups aim high
The Vikram-S rocket, developed over the past two years and built using 3-D printing technology, reached an altitude of 89.5 km. Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos is set to test its Agnibaan-1 in a suborbital flight sometime next month. "We plan to have the first launch of Agnibaan before the end of this year," Srinath Ravichandra, co-founder of Agnikul, told PTI.
In a first, ISRO supplies rocket system to support a private launch vehicle
"The official handing over event happened marking the culmination of multiple rounds of interactions about interfacing, handling and using these systems on Agnikul's launch vehicle 'Agnibaan', the national space agency headquartered here said in a statement on Friday.
Indian industry to produce two more entire rockets, GSLV-Mk III and SSLV, says DoS
NSIL also has plans to realise SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle), being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the first development flight expected by this year-end, through Indian industry partners.
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