RHUMI-1 : First Reusable Hybrid Rocket

RHUMI-1 : First Reusable Hybrid Rocket

India’s first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1, was successfully launched by the Tamil Nadu-based start-up Space Zone India.

• The rocket is designed to advance research on climate change and atmospheric conditions.
• It carried three CUBE satellites and 50 Pico satellites to collect data on cosmic radiation, UV radiation, air quality, and other environmental factors.
• The rocket, which reached an altitude of about 35 kilometres, features a hybrid motor and an electrically triggered parachute deployer.
• This initiative aims to make space missions more sustainable and cost-effective, reflecting India’s growing role in space innovation.