India’s space efforts received a significant boost with the successful launch of RHUMI-1, the world’s first mobile hybrid rocket. This achievement also marks a milestone as the first reusable hybrid rocket in India. Developed by Chennai-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, RHUMI-1 represents a leap forward in rocket technology, promising to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs in space exploration.
The RHUMI-1 reusable hybrid rocket was launched from a mobile launcher in Thiruvidandhai, a coastal village near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This mobile launch capability sets RHUMI-1 apart from traditional rocket systems, offering flexibility in launch locations.
The inaugural flight of RHUMI-1 carried a significant payload:
These satellites were launched into a suborbital trajectory with the primary mission of collecting data for research on global warming and climate change.
RHUMI-1, classified as a sounding rocket, achieved an altitude of approximately 35 kilometers. The rocket’s flight duration was brief, returning to Earth within seconds after conducting several experiments.
RHUMI-1 utilizes hybrid rocket engine technology, which combines features of both solid-fueled and liquid-fueled engines. This innovative approach offers several advantages:
RHUMI-1 boasts several cutting-edge features:
These characteristics contribute to the rocket’s safety profile and reusability.
The payloads carried by RHUMI-1 focus on climate research, highlighting the rocket’s potential role in advancing our understanding of pressing environmental issues.
Space Zone India, the private aero-technology company behind RHUMI-1, is at the forefront of innovation in India’s space sector.
The company’s mission extends beyond rocket development:
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