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RHUMI-1
Context:
A Tamil Nadu-based start-up, Space Zone India, successfully launched India’s first reusable hybrid rocket, named RHUMI-1, on August 24, 2024.
- This historic event took place from a mobile platform in Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration efforts.
Key Highlights:
- RHUMI 1 is a 3.5-meter-tall rocket powered by a hybrid motor using generic fuel.
- It features an electrically triggered parachute deployer for recovery.
- The rocket, weighing 80 kg, is designed for a suborbital trajectory and will carry three CubeSats along with 50 Pico satellites.
- The rocket reached an altitude of approximately 35 kilometres.
- It was launched at a 70-degree inclination rather than the planned 89 degrees due to strong winds and gusts.
- The mission, named RHUMI 2024, aims to advance research on global warming and climate change by providing valuable data on atmospheric conditions.
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Future Plans: Rhumi-2
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