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[edit] YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENTS
[edit] India’s first reusable hybrid rocket/ 2024
August 25, 2024: The Times of India
Chennai : A Chennai startup, Space Zone India, launched the country’s first reusable hybrid rocket Rhumi-1 from a hydraulic mobile launchpad near Thiruvidanthai Saturday and located it in the Bay of Bengal hours later for recovery on Sunday. The 3.5-metre-tall, 80kg sounding rocket released three cube satellites and 50 pico satellites, to gather data on cosmic radiation, ozone levels, toxic content, and air quality.
Anand Megalingam, founder and CEO of Space Zone India, said the rocket, launched at a 70-degree inclination, reached a maximum altitude of 35 km before releasing its payloads and descending into the sea using a parachute. “The rocket was located 1.8 km from the coast, and recovery by scuba divers is planned for Sunday. The mission collected valuable data, including acceleration and vibration, which will help us in developing our next rocket,” he said.
At 7.30am, the rocket engine ignited at the click of a button, but there was a slight delay in liftoff due to the combustion process using solid wax fuel and nitrous oxide as an oxidizer. Union minister for civil aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu hailed the launch as a significant leap for India’s aerospace industry, while state minister Siva V Meyyanathan emphasised its role in a sustainable future. TNN
