India’s 1st Reusable Hybrid Rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ Launched

Chennai: India’s first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI- 1’, developed by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India with Martin Group was launched from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai on Saturday.

The rocket carried 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites to a suborbital trajectory.

These satellites will be collecting data for research purposes on Global warming and Climate change.

RHUMI Rocket is equipped with a generic-fuel-based hybrid motor and electrically triggered parachute deployer.

The mission RHUMI is led by Anand Megalingam, the founder of the Space Zone, under the mentorship of Dr. Mylswamy Annadurai Former Director of ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC).

The RHUMI-1 rocket combines the advantages of both liquid and solid fuel propellant systems to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Space Zone India (SZI) provides hands-on training experience on Aerodynamic principles, Satellite Technology, Drone Technology and Rocket Technology.