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Truck driver's son launched India's first reusable hybrid rocket
Inshorts · 8m ago
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Founded in 2020, Space Zone India is a Tamil Nadu-based startup led by Anand Megalingam, the son of a truck driver who overcame academic challenges to build India's first reusable hybrid rocket. On August 24, Anand and his team launched the rocket using a mobile launch pad, achieving a major milestone in affordable space technology.
This Hyderabad startup is developing India's 1st reusable rocket
Inshorts · 1y ago
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Hyderabad-based startup Abyom Space has completed over 150 tests for India’s first reusable rocket, using liquid Ethanol fuel and a Pressure-Fed Cycle. Abyom announced the milestone on X (formerly Twitter), aiming to advance aerospace technologies. Inspired by India's 2035 space station goals, Abyom's Reusable Sounding Rocket (RSR) will reduce costs by 50% and support diverse satellite missions.
Space startup Skyroot's rocket engine successfully tested at ISRO facility
Economic Times · 1y ago
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The Indian Space Research Organisation has enabled a successful rocket-engine test conducted by Skyroot, a Hyderabad-based space start-up, at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.
Mint Quick Edit | Honda’s liftoff success: Yes, it’s headed for space
Livemint · 29d ago
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Honda successfully tested a reusable rocket, advancing in a field dominated by SpaceX. The Japanese carmaker's six-meter, 900kg experimental rocket achieved a critical milestone by taking off and landing smoothly, despite flying only 300 meters high. This unexpected move positions Honda as a potential contender in the reusable rocket space, traditionally led by players like Elon Musk’s SpaceX, and raises questions about further international competition, including potential developments from India.
China's Space Pioneer raises $207 million to fund rocket development
Economic Times · 1y ago
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China's rocket developer Space Pioneer has successfully completed a fundraising round worth over $207 million. The funds will be used to support the development of reusable rockets, particularly the Tianlong-3, which aims to reduce mission costs for clients. Since its establishment in 2019, Space Pioneer has raised over $585 million in funding. In April 2023, the company made history as the first private Chinese firm to launch a liquid-propellant rocket into space. The company plans to further expand its capabilities and aims to develop a larger rocket comparable to SpaceX's Falcon 9.
Moon landing puts new space race startups in spotlight
Economic Times · 1y ago
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Intuitive Machines, SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Blue Origin, and Firefly Aerospace are among the space startups that are making waves in the private space industry. Intuitive Machines recently made history as the first private company to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is known for its reusable rockets and is aiming to land on Mars. Rocket Lab is a frequent private launcher of rockets after SpaceX and is working on a reusable Neutron rocket. Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is developing a human landing system for NASA's Artemis mission. Firefly Aerospace is working on a lander called Blue Ghost and has been selected as a launch provider by the National Reconnaissance Office.
Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket
The Verge · 29d ago
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Honda's research and development subsidiary successfully launched and landed a reusable rocket, reaching an altitude of 890 feet and landing within 14 inches of its target. This achievement marks Honda's first successful rocket landing. The test took place in Taiki Town, Japan, a location developed as a "space town" with public and private partnerships. While still in the research phase, Honda aims for a suborbital flight by 2029 to support its growing satellite needs.
Video shows SpaceX catching Starship rocket booster with robotic arms for 1st time ever
Inshorts · 9m ago
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SpaceX on Sunday successfully launched its Starship rocket and caught the booster returning to Earth with giant robotic arms for the first time ever. A video showed the booster falling into the metal arms of the tower it had launched from. This marks a huge milestone for SpaceX, which aims to build a reusable space vehicle for Moon and Mars.
Video shows moment German startup's rocket explodes seconds after takeoff
Inshorts · 3m ago
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German space startup Isar Aerospace's rocket Spectrum fell to the ground and exploded seconds after its takeoff from a Norwegian space port during the rocket's first test flight. "We were able to successfully gather valuable data and experience for future missions," the startup said. The Spectrum rocket is intended to become the first orbital flight to originate from Europe.
Tamil Nadu startup mission launches business pitch reality TV show
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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago
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Tamil Nadu has launched "Startup Thamizha," the state's first Business Pitch Reality TV show aiming to identify and provide funding for 50 promising startups. The show has already secured a funding commitment of INR 200 crore (approximately $27 million) from various investors. The first season is expected to air in February 2024 and will be produced by Brand Avatar, Blue Koi, and Refex Capital. The initiative seeks to foster a thriving startup ecosystem and support grassroots-level entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu.
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