Watch | India launches its 1st reusable hybrid rocket. All you need to know about Mission Rhumi-2024

India successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket named RHUMI 1 today i.e. August 24. Developed by Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India, the rocket was launched from the TTDC Ground in Thiruvidandhai, ECR, Chennai. The rocket will propel three Cube Satellites and fifty PICO Satellites to a suborbital trajectory. The rocket's innovative design emphasises flexibility and reusability.

The Martin Group, which collaborated on the project, noted that the launch was conducted using a mobile launcher, further enhancing the rocket's versatility.

The rocket is equipped with several key features:

- ⁠Adjustable Launch Angle: According to the Martin Group's post on X, the rocket features a launch angle that can be precisely adjusted from 0 to 120 degrees, allowing for meticulous control over its trajectory.

- Educational Impact: It added, students from across India and government schools have actively participated in free workshops on rocket and satellite technology.

- ⁠CO2-Triggered Parachute System: An innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly descent mechanism ensures the safe recovery of rocket components.

- Beyond Space Exploration: The applications extend beyond space exploration to areas such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.