Successful sub-orbital test flight of private Agnibaan rocket

Agnibaan is a customisable, two-stage launch vehicle that can carry a payload of up to 300 kg into orbit of about 700 km.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 30, 2024 | 6:24 PMUpdatedMay 30, 2024 | 6:24 PM

Agnibaan. (X)

Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos on Thursday, 30 May, successfully carried out a sub-orbital test-flight of its home-built 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket — Agnibaan — from its launch pad at Sriharikota, making it India’s second private entity to do so. Agnibaan is a customisable, two-stage launch vehicle that can carry a payload of up to 300 kg into orbit of about 700 km.

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