Agnikul Cosmos Commences Integration Activities of its First Launch Vehicle

Agnibaan SOrTeD is a single-stage launch vehicle driven by Agnikul’s patented Agnilet engine

Pritam Bordoloi

Published 2023-08-17T05:30:00.000+05:30Updated 2023-08-17T05:30:00.000+05:30

Key takeaways

Agnikul Cosmos has begun integrating its Agnibaan SOrTeD launch vehicle at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
The Agnibaan SOrTeD is a single-stage launch vehicle powered by the innovative Agnilet engine.
This launch vehicle features vertical take-off and a pre-defined flight trajectory for enhanced performance.
The integration process aims to validate technologies essential for Agnikul's future orbital flights.
Agnikul anticipates its first flight to occur in the coming weeks, moving closer to its space access goals.

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Indian spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has commenced the integration process of its cutting-edge launch vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD (SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator), with its private launchpad located at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota.

This significant step brings Agnikul closer to realising its vision of delivering reliable and affordable access to space.

Agnibaan SOrTeD is a single-stage launch vehicle driven by Agnikul’s patented Agnilet engine– an entirely 3D-printed, single-piece, 6 kN semi-cryogenic engine, showcasing Agnikul's dedication to pushing the boundaries of space technology.

Unlike traditional sounding rockets that launch from guide rails, Agnibaan SOrTeD will lift off vertically and follow a predetermined trajectory while performing a precisely orchestrated set of maneuvers during flight.

These flight events have been configured to validate key technologies integral to the success of the company's upcoming orbital flights. Agnikul plans to complete its first flight in the coming few weeks.