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India Today
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Agnikul Cosmos successfully test fires engine to power Agnibaan rocket
Agnikul Cosmos, the Chennai-based private space startup, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing India's first electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engine, which will power its upcoming Agnibaan launch breakthrough, announced on Friday, marks a major leap for India's rapidly evolving private space sector and places Agnikul at the forefront of propulsion technology engine's most notable feature is its electric motor-driven throttling system, which enables precise control over thrust by varying the speed of the electric This capability allows for higher accuracy and rapid response—critical for managing complex flight trajectories and mission requirements. During the test, the engine was throttled across a wide range of thrust levels, demonstrating the flexibility and reliability of the technology. Unlike conventional rocket engines that rely on gas generators or turbopumps, Agnikul's semi-cryogenic engine uses an electric motor to power the pumps that circulate propellants—a combination of liquid oxygen (cryogenic oxidizer) and refined kerosene (non-cryogenic fuel).This approach is not only more efficient but also allows for easier integration of advanced control signature single-piece engine design remains central to this new system. Many of the engine's pump subsystems were 3D-printed and assembled at the company's AS9100D-certified Rocket Factory-1, located at the IIT Madras Research Park in motor drives and associated control software were also designed and developed entirely successful test is a key step toward firing a cluster of these engines together, a crucial requirement for powering the Agnibaan which can be configured to carry payloads ranging from 30 kg to 300 kg, is designed to serve the growing demand for affordable and customisable satellite launches.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Agnikul ignites India's first electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engine
Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully fired India's first electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic engine , cofounder and CEO Srinath Ravichandran announced on Friday. Ravichandran shared a video of the engine being throttled to different levels of thrust by varying the speed of the electric motor. Electric motor-driven throttling allows for higher accuracy and rapid response, which is important for handling complex trajectories, Ravichandran wrote in a social media post. Also, regarding flight readiness, this test is a key milestone towards firing a cluster of engines together. The new electric motor-driven system continues to use Agnikul's single-piece 3D-printed engine , Ravichandran wrote. Along with the patented engine, many subsystems of the pump were also 3D-printed and assembled at the company's Rocket Factory-1 facility, the CEO said, adding that the motor drives and associated control software were also fully designed and developed in-house. Live Events Agnikul Cosmos won the Top Innovator award at the Economic Times Startup Awards in 2020. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories In May last year, Agnikul successfully carried out a sub-orbital test flight of its home-built 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket, Agnibaan, after several hiccups. The IIT-Madras-incubated company also became India's second private entity after Skyroot Aerospace to launch from a private launch pad. The rocket used the world's first 3-D printed single-piece engine, dubbed Agnilet. The indigenous engine is a semi-cryogenic unit using sub-cooled liquid oxygen and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Talking to ET in October last year, Ravichandran had said that Agnikul will launch its commercial operations by mid-2025. The space startup was in active discussions with 30 to 40 potential clients, exploring specific demands and use cases for its Agnibaan rocket , cofounder Srinath Ravichandran told ET. Given the evolving market for small satellite launch vehicles, the company plans to scale its operations to support around 25 launches per year using its mobile launchpad Dhanush at Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) facilities.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2025: Nominations Are Now Open
In August 2025, Forbes Asia will publish the fifth annual edition of the 100 to Watch list, which recognizes small companies and startups on the rise. Since 2021, the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List has featured some of the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Last year's listees included Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian spacetech startup developing launch rockets that send payloads into space, and Botsync, a Singapore-based company building mobile robots for use in factories. Nominations for the fifth Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list are being accepted now. We are seeking growing companies making a positive impact in their local markets or in the region and with a successful record of serving customers or attracting investors. To qualify for the list, companies must meet the following criteria: 1. be founded before August 2024 2. be headquartered in Asia-Pacific 3. have annual revenue not exceeding $50 million 4. have no more than $100 million in total funding 5. be privately owned (not listed) 6. be a for-profit enterprise If you think your company is worth watching - or know of one that is - tell us your story. All you have to do is complete the nomination form by July 25, 2025, and our team will handle the rest. Forbes Asia 100 to Watch is sponsored by FedEx. Click here to submit your nomination.
