India’s First Reusable Hybrid Rocket Takes Flight, Marks Major Milestone [Video]

India‘s space sector witnessed a significant milestone with the successful launch of the country’s first reusable hybrid rocket, ‘RHUMI-1’. The launch was executed by Tamil Nadu -based startup Space Zone, in collaboration with the Martin Group, on August 24, 2024. The event took place at the TTDC Ground in Thiruvidandhai, ECR, Chennai, utilizing a mobile launcher. This achievement underscores India’s growing prowess in the development of advanced space technologies.

The payload of the RHUMI-1 rocket comprised 3 Cube satellites and 50 PICO satellites. These satellites are designed to gather data on global warming and climate change, a pressing global issue. The data collected will provide valuable insights into climate patterns, environmental changes, and the impact of human activities on the Earth’s atmosphere. This information will be instrumental in informing policies, driving scientific research, and supporting the development of strategies to mitigate climate change.

The RHUMI-1 rocket is equipped with a generic-fuel-based hybrid …