Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, a space start-up is set to make its mark with the  impending launch of India's second privately developed rocket. But what sets this mission apart from the rest? It's the pioneering technology that propels it forward – the country's first-ever 3D printed engine.

Founded by a team of passionate visionaries, Srinath Ravichandran, Moin SPM, and Satya Chakravarthy, in 2017, Agnikul Cosmos has been on a relentless quest to redefine India's presence in the global space arena. With a firm belief in indigenous innovation, they have meticulously developed every aspect of their rocket technology, from design to manufacturing, right here in India.

Agnikul Cosmos' upcoming launch is powered by a revolutionary 3D printed engine, marking a major advancement in space technology. This innovation offers unmatched efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, breaking traditional barriers and enabling more sustainable space exploration. With localized engine production, India asserts its leadership in cutting-edge aerospace technologies.

Agnikul Cosmos stated that the first stage of the three-stage Agnibaan rocket is propelled by seven Agnite engines, with each capable of producing 25 kN of thrust at sea level. They further mentioned that all of these engines are electric pump-fed engines, which allows for simplified engine design and highly configurable engine clustering architectures.

According to TheHindu, Satya Chakravarthy, a professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and co-founder and advisor of Agnikul Cosmos, commented on the launch, mentioning that it would mark India's first liquid oxygen-kerosene rocket flight in the country, from the nation's first privately developed launchpad located in Sriharikota.

He further added that more importantly, they would be flying their patented world's most integrated single-piece 3D printed rocket.

This launch isn't the first private rocket endeavor by ISRO. Previously, the Vikram-S, developed by the four-year-old Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace, became the first private rocket to lift off from ISRO's spaceport in Sriharikota in November 2022.

As India inches closer to its spacefaring goals, startups like Agnikul Cosmos are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of space exploration. Their relentless pursuit of excellence serves as an inspiration to aspiring scientists and engineers across the nation, igniting a passion for innovation that knows no bounds.