Agnikul Cosmos Postpones Rocket Launch Due to Technical Issue

Space News ,India :-  A Chennai-based company called Agnikul Cosmos, which started from IIT-Madras, had to delay its first rocket launch. They were planning to launch a mission called Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on March 22 at 7 am. But they faced some technical problems during the preparation before the launch.

Why the Launch Got Delayed

The company explained on social media that they noticed some small issues during the final practice countdown. So, to be safe, they decided to postpone the launch. They promised to tell everyone about the new date and time for the launch soon. The launch that was supposed to happen on March 22, 2024, is now canceled.

What the Mission Was About

This mission was important because it aimed to show that space travel can be cheaper and easier. They wanted to use a rocket called Agnibaan to do this. The first flight was like a practice to check if everything works well.

Special Things About Agnibaan SOrTeD Mission

The Agnibaan SOrTeD mission was special because it had a unique one-piece 3D printed rocket engine. The rocket was 6.2 meters tall and weighed 575 kilograms. It used special fuels called sub-cooled Liquid Oxygen and Aviation Turbine Fuel.

Other Private Space Projects

This delay isn't something new in private space projects. Another company from Hyderabad, Skyroot Aerospace, became the first private space company to launch its rocket called Vikram-S in 2022. This was a big deal because it showed that private companies could also go to space in India.