Indian start-up Agnikul Cosmos successfully launches Agnibaan: ISRO calls it ’major milestone’

Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian startup, has successfully launched the Agnibaan rocket, marking a significant milestone in India’s space sector. This achievement, noted as the first ever controlled flight of a semi-cryogenic liquid engine realized through additive manufacturing, has been acknowledged by ISRO as a major accomplishment. During a recent discussion, co-founders of Agnikul Cosmos emphasized that their persistence through previous launch failures has contributed to this success. This test launch, which lasted approximately two minutes, demonstrates India’s growing capabilities in indigenous space technology. The implications of this launch are considerable. Following this successful test, Agnikul Cosmos plans to send satellites into Earth’s lower orbit. These satellites will serve various functions, including research for private companies, navigation, climate monitoring, and addressing internet connectivity issues. Furthermore, this success is expected to encourage other commercial space research companies to emerge, both in India and internationally. As a result, the Indian space sector is poised to play an increasingly central role in global space and science research. In summary, the successful launch of Agnibaan not only highlights India’s advancements in space technology but also sets the stage for further innovations and collaborations in space exploration. DD India is India’s 24x7 international news channel from the stable of the country’s Public Service Broadcaster, Prasar Bharati. Launched in 2021, DD India has made a name for itself to deliver balanced, fair and accurate news from India and around the world. Apart from daily news bulletins tracking the developments around the world, DD India airs major events of national importance, analysis of current events and informative discussions. DD India offers fresh perspective on India’s engagements with countries across the globe with interviews of global leaders apart from who’s who of industry, academia and tech sectors. DD India’s rich repertoire includes primetime bulletins like NewsNight, World Today, Express News, Mid-day Prime among others. Follow us on our social media platforms for latest news and updates. Follow us on X/Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Subscribe to our YouTube channels: DD News: DD India: Download DD News Mobile App: Watch More Videos: #BreakingNews #LatestNews #TodayNews #PoliticalNews #News #NewsInEnglish #InternationalNews #international #LatestUpdates #GlobalNews #Doordarshan