India successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket named RHUMI 1 today i.e. August 24. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-up 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 to a suborbital trajectory. The rocket’s innovative design emphasises flexibility and reusability.
#WATCH | India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1. The rocket, developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India and Martin Group was launched from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai using a mobile launcher. It carries 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites… pic.twitter.com/Io97TvfNhE
— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2024
The Martin Group, which collaborated on the project, noted that the launch was conducted using a mobile launcher, further enhancing the rocket’s versatility.
Mission Rhumi-2024: India’s Reusable Hybrid Rocket Takes Flight!
🚀 Join us on August 24th at 7 AM as Space Zone India, in collaboration with the Martin Group, unveils its groundbreaking achievement—the country’s inaugural reusable hybrid rocket. Designed for flexibility and… pic.twitter.com/GqeT1ivjav
— Martin Group (@MartinGroup_) August 17, 2024
The rocket is equipped with several key features:
– Adjustable Launch Angle: The rocket features a launch angle that can be precisely adjusted from 0 to 120 degrees, enabling meticulous control over its trajectory.
– Educational Impact: Students from across India and government schools have actively participated in free workshops on rocket and satellite technology.
– CO2-Triggered Parachute System: An innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly descent mechanism ensures the safe recovery of rocket components.
– Beyond Space Exploration: The applications extend beyond space exploration to areas such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.