SOURCE: AFI
– SpaceZone India, a pioneering space start-up, has etched its name in Indian space history by successfully launching India’s first-ever reusable hybrid rocket, Rhumi-1, into space. The rocket achieved a remarkable altitude of 35 kilometers and deployed 53 satellites, including 50 pico-satellites and three cube satellites, into orbit.
Following a successful mission, Rhumi-1 parachuted into the Indian Ocean. However, challenging conditions, including heavy green silt, have delayed its retrieval efforts.
“Rhumi-1 returned within 583 seconds (since the mission began) and the rocket landed 1.8 km from our coastline,” said Anand Megalingam, Founder and CEO at SpaceZone India. “We managed to capture the rocket’s re-entry into the ocean, but heavy green silt has delayed the rocket retrieval by two more days,” he added.
SpaceZone, with the support of fishermen, scuba divers, and ocean experts, is working tirelessly to retrieve India’s first reusable hybrid rocket. The successful retrieval of Rhumi-1 would mark a significant milestone for India’s space program and demonstrate the country’s capability in developing reusable launch vehicles.
This achievement underscores SpaceZone India’s commitment to innovation and its potential to contribute to India’s growing space industry. As the company continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, it is poised to play a pivotal role in India’s journey to become a global space power.