New Delhi: Chennai-based private space technology startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully test launched their maiden rocket on Thursday, from India's first and only private launchpad within the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
The liftoff took place today.
The Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator), holds the unique distinction of being powered by the world's first 3D printed engine, Agnilet, that has been designed and built in India.
Pawan K Goenka, Chairman of Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) of the central government's Department of Space termed it a historic moment for the country's space sector. Taking to social media platform X he posted, "Elated at the successful launch of Agnibaan SOrTeD by AgnikulCosmos," and said the "achievement showcases brilliance of our young innovators."
ISRO also congratulated Agnikul Cosmos for the "major milestone."
"Congratulations, @AgnikulCosmos, for the successful launch of the Agnibaan SoRTed-01 mission from their launch pad. A major milestone as the first-ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realised through additive manufacturing," ISRO posted on X. (with Agency inputs)
