India’s first Reusable Hybrid Rocket named  RHUMI-1 launched

Current Context : Country’s first-ever reusable hybrid rocket, named RHUMI-1, was successfully launched from Thiruvidandhai near Chennai.

ABOUT RHUMI – 1

• RHUMI-1, carrying three Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory using a mobile launcher.
• Objective : to collect crucial data for research on global warming and climate change.
• It is 100% pyrotechnic-free and contains 0% TNT, employs a generic-fuel-based hybrid motor and an electrically triggered parachute deployer.
• It has the potential for use in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
• Equipped with a hybrid motor that uses a generic fuel and an electrically triggered parachute deployer.
• It is also equipped with a CO2-triggered parachute system, which is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for ensuring the safe recovery of rocket components post-launch.
• The mission is led by Space Zone founder Anand Megalingam under the mentorship of former ISRO Satellite Centre.

ABOUT SPACE ZONE INDIA

• It is an aero-technology company dedicated to providing low-cost, long-term solutions for the space industry.
• The company also focuses on education and outreach, providing hands-on training in aerodynamic principles, satellite technology, drone technology, and rocket technology.