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Source- This post on RHUMI-1 Mission has been created based on the article “India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI-1: Know all about it” published in “Business Times” on 28th August 2024.
Why in News?
India has successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1, on August 24, 2024. RHUMI 1 has been designed to carry three Cube Satellites and fifty PICO Satellites into a suborbital trajectory, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration efforts.
About RHUMI-1 Mission
| Aspects | Description |
| About the rocket | 1. It is India’s First reusable hybrid rocket. 2. The RHUMI-1 rocket was developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India, in collaboration with Martin Group. 3. The rocket was launched from a mobile platform in Thiruvidandhai, Chennai. |
| Features | 1. It has adjustable launch angle, which can be set between 0 and 120 degrees. This allows precise control over the rocket’s trajectory, providing greater versatility during launch. |
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