Chennai startup Agnikul Cosmos’ upcoming rocket launch will use a truck and four caravans.
What’s it about? Agnikul Cosmos, the city-based space startup, is gearing up for its first test rocket launch next month at Sriharikota at its mobile launch pad. The company will use a cargo truck and four caravans to launch small satellites.
- The launch just needs the empty space where they’ll set up in a week. This is possible because the infrastructure being used is mobile.
- Solid-propellant-based rockets are explosive and could trigger an accident. Hence, the company is using liquid propulsion. It’s also a better option for mobility and commercialisation.
Company ambitions: Co-founder Srinath Ravichandran’s plans involve launching a rocket every ten days with commercial launches in Q1 of 2023. He said Kulasekarapattinam, near the temple town of Tiruchendur, could become a spaceport. Work will begin once ISRO gets clearance from the central government and security agencies.