India Successfully Launches its First Reusable Hybrid Rocket: Rumi-1
On Saturday morning, India made history by successfully launching its first reusable hybrid rocket, Rumi-1, from a mobile launcher along Chennai’s East Coast Road. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone in collaboration with the renowned Martin Group, Rumi-1 is India’s first reusable entry vehicle. This rocket carried 3 small satellites and 50 micro-satellites to space, gathering data to study global warming and climate change.
Rumi-1 operates on a hybrid propulsion system using traditional fuel and features an electrically triggered parachute deploy system. It is entirely pyrotechnic-free. According to india new hindi, the mission was led by Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai, known as the “Moon Man of India,” with Space Zone CEO Anand Megalingam serving as the mission director. The rocket's unique design, capable of operating at angles from 0 to 120 degrees, allows for precise satellite trajectory control.
This mission is expected to revolutionize the small satellite market and support various sectors, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.