There is an Indian startup named Agnikul Cosmos. The space industry is feeling the waves of the work done by Agnikul. The company has done something that seemed impossible till now. This work has not only made the company famous in the space industry, but has also made India proud.
Actually, Agnikul has made a rocket engine using 3D printing technology. It was launched on 30 May 2024. Its specialty is that it is a single piece engine. Till now all the engines made were made in different parts. This is the first time that the entire engine has been ‘printed’ in one go.
Several weeks’ work in 3 days
Through the 3D printing process, the cost of making the engine has reduced as well as the time taken to make it. It took Agnikul only 75 hours to make a rocket engine using 3D printing. Using the old traditional method, it takes 10 to 12 weeks to make a rocket engine. The entire space industry is happy with this and they feel that it will take less time to make the rocket, and a lot of money will also be saved.
Let us tell you that Agnikul Cosmos is an Indian aerospace startup that makes small satellite launch vehicles. The company was started about 7 years ago in 2017. The founders are Srinath Ravichandran and Moin SPM. The company’s headquarters is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Big achievements in the name of the company
Agnibaan Rocket: This was the first rocket made by the company. It was designed in such a way that it could be customized in any way. This craft can carry a load of up to 100 kg and go to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This low-cost rocket is a good option to be used for satellite launching.
Patents on 3D Printing Technology: The rocket engine that Agnikul has made using 3D printing has already been patented. With this new invention, the rocket engine will be made in 3-4 days, whereas earlier it used to take several weeks.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 20, 2024, 16:48 IST