Agnikul’s 'Agnite' test marks breakthrough in 3D-printed rocket enginesAgnikul Cosmos, an Indian space startup, has achieved a major milestone. They successfully test-fired Agnite, the world's largest single-pi...
25 Mar, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos 3D prints booster engine in 7 days; eyes up to 30 launches a yearWith this process, production timelines have been cut by as much as 90-97% while improving repeatability and reducing failure points. The c...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India, Russia set to deepen space ties; finalise deal for semi-cryo engineThe plan of space cooperation in future covers several joint areas, including engine development, crewed missions, orbital stations, person...
05 Dec, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
Agnikul ignites India’s first electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engineThe spacetech startup’s cofounder and CEO shared a video of the engine being throttled to different levels of thrust. Electric motor-driven...
23 May, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
ISRO successfully conducts short duration hot test of semicryogenic engineISRO successfully conducted a short duration hot test of the semicryogenic engine at its IPRC facility in Mahendragiri. This second milesto...
26 Apr, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
ISRO's semi-cryogenic engine hits the launch pad in a stellar leap for India’s space ambitionsIn a significant step for India's space missions, ISRO successfully tested its semi-cryogenic engine at its Tamil Nadu facility. The engine...
29 Mar, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Agnikul test launches world’s first rocket with 3D printed engineAgnikul official statement said, the vehicle was completely designed in-house and was powered by the world's first single piece 3D printed ...
30 May, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
After four failed attempts, space startup Agnikul Cosmos carries out successful sub-orbital launch of Agnibaan rocketChennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by conducting a successful sub-orbital test-flight...
30 May, 2024, 02.34 PM IST
Agnikul Cosmos flies world’s first rocket with single-piece 3D printed rocket engine. Check first video of launch hereFollowing multiple unsuccessful attempts, space startup Agnikul Cosmos achieved a significant breakthrough on Thursday. They successfully c...
30 May, 2024, 12.48 PM IST
ISRO developing semi-cryogenic engine working on liquid oxygen keroseneISRO develops a 2,000 kN semi-cryogenic engine using LOX Kerosene propellant at IPRC, Mahendragiri. LPSC leads with ISRO support, achieving...
07 May, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Agnikul puts off for third time launch of Agnibaan sub-orbital rocketChennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos on Sunday called off the maiden launch of its 3D-printed, semi-cryogenic Agnibaan rocket about ...
07 Apr, 2024, 03.38 PM IST
Chennai-based Agnikul prepares for maiden sub-orbital flight of Agnibaan rocketChennai-based Agnikul Cosmos is preparing for the sub-orbital test flight of its 3D-printed rocket Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demons...
17 Aug, 2023, 05.26 PM IST
ISRO terminates semi-cryogenic engine test after sudden spike in turbine pressure and speedThe Indian Space Research Organisation terminated the first hot test on an intermediate configuration of the semi-cryogenic engine followin...
03 Jul, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
Isro eyes kerosene to boost GSLV Mk III’s lifting power to 6 trillionThe advantage of using kerolox is that it is 10 times dense — meaning the same volume of kerolox will generate more thrust than the same vo...
28 Jan, 2019, 11.39 AM IST
ISRO working to use kerosene as fuel for semi-cryogenic engineThe advantage of using this semi-cryogenic engine in the launch vehicle is that it uses refined kerosene which is lighter than liquid fuel.
15 Jun, 2017, 09.38 AM IST
Former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair pitches for human space flight, reusable rocketAccording to ISRO officials, the space agency has been working on some critical technologies in recent years for the human spaceflight miss...
06 Jun, 2017, 04.03 PM IST
- India to build capsule to carry two-person crew into space by 2015
Indian govt plans to hike its science budget, with special emphasis on developing semi-cryogenic rocket engines, building a space capsule t...
09 Jul, 2009, 01.15 PM IST