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Agnibaan Launch: Agnikul CEO On Challenges, Learnings & The Future Of The Startup

Inc42 · 1y ago

Agnibaan Launch: Agnikul CEO On Challenges, Learnings & The Future Of The Startup

Indian spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos has achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of its Agnibaan Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD). The launch not only validates Agnikul's technology but also its ability to set up a fully functional launch pad in sync with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The company's CEO, Ravichandran, revealed that they have received interest from customers around the world, primarily from regions such as the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. Agnikul aims to offer dedicated launches tailored to customers' needs to ensure cost-effectiveness. This achievement contributes to the growth of India's spacetech ecosystem.

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