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India successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI 1 today i.e. 24th August. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India, the rocket was launched from TTDC Grounds at Thiruvidandhai, ECR, Chennai. The rocket will carry three Cube Satellites and fifty PICO Satellites on a suborbital trajectory. The innovative design of the rocket emphasises on flexibility and reusability.
#Watch | India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India and Martin Group, the rocket was launched from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai using a mobile launcher. It is carrying 3 cube satellites and 50 PICO satellites… pic.twitter.com/Io97TvfNhE
– ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2024
Martin Group, which collaborated on the project, said the launch was carried out using a mobile launcher, further increasing the versatility of the rocket.
Mission Rumi-2024: India’s reusable hybrid rocket to take off!
🚀 Join us on August 24th at 7 AM IST when Space Zone India, in association with Martin Group, will showcase their groundbreaking achievement—the country’s first reusable hybrid rocket. A combination of flexibility and… pic.twitter.com/GqeT1ivjav
— Martin Group (@MartinGroup_) August 17, 2024
The rocket is equipped with several key features:
– Adjustable launch angle: According to Martin Group’s post on X, the rocket’s launch angle can be precisely adjusted from 0 to 120 degrees, allowing for careful control over its trajectory.
– Educational Impact: It said students from government schools across India have actively participated in the free workshops organised on rocket and satellite technology.
– CO2-triggered parachute system: An innovative, cost-effective and environmentally friendly landing mechanism ensures safe recovery of rocket components.
– Beyond space exploration: Its applications extend beyond space exploration to areas such as agriculture, environmental monitoring and disaster management.
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