India Launches First Reusable Hybrid Rocket To Tackle Climate Change
Chennai, 24th August 2024: India marked a significant achievement in the space sector by launching its first reusable hybrid rocket, ‘RHUMI-1,’ from Thiruvadanthai, Chennai, on Saturday. The rocket, developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with the Martin Group, is designed to collect data for research on global warming and climate change. The RHUMI-1 mission, led by Anand Megalingam, founder of Space Zone, is equipped with a conventional fuel-based hybrid motor and an electrically triggered parachute deployer. The rocket, launched into a suborbital trajectory using a mobile launcher, is carrying three Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites.
Anand Megalingam, leading the mission under the guidance of Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, former director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satellite Centre, emphasized the importance of this launch. “RHUMI-1 represents a new frontier in space technology. By combining the advantages of both liquid and solid fuel propulsion systems, we aim to improve efficiency while reducing operational costs,” he stated.
Space Zone India, based in Chennai, is an aero-technology company focused on providing innovative, cost-effective solutions for the space industry. The RHUMI-1 mission exemplifies their commitment to advancing India’s capabilities in space exploration and addressing global environmental issues. As India continues to push the boundaries in space technology, the successful launch of RHUMI-1 sets a new standard in reusable hybrid rockets.
