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RHUMI Rocket: Another achievement in the space sector, India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket

RHUMI Rocket Launch: The satellite will collect data for research purposes on global warming and climate change. The RHUMI rocket is equipped with a common fuel-based hybrid motor and electrically triggered parachute deployer. RHUMI is 100% pyrotechnic-free and 0% TNT. Mission RHUMI is being led by Anand Megalingam, founder of Space Zone.

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Aug 24, 2024 • 1:51 PM

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24 Aug 2024

RHUMI Rocket: Another achievement in the space sector, India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket

India on Saturday launched from its Thiruvidandhai testing centre in Chennai its first ever indigenously made hybrid rocket - 'RHUMI-1'. The Tamil Nadu-based start-up, Space Zone India, has designed this rocket in association with Martin Group.

The mobile launcher characterized the propelled rocket in the suborbital trajectory. It is carrying 3 cube satellites and 50 PICO satellites.

The satellite will gather data for studies on global warming and climate change. The RHUMI rocket, though having a common fuel-based hybrid motor and electrically triggered parachute deployer, is itself 100% pyrotechnic, free, and 0% TNT.

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