Chennai Startup Agnikul Plans Fully Reusable Rockets

September 29, 2025

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Ambitious Vision for Reusability

At the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, Chennai-based space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos revealed its plan to build rockets in which no part is left behind or wasted. The company has already validated key technologies such as engine design, autopilot, avionics, and aerodynamics through its earlier controlled ascent launch. The next step is to combine propulsion, structure, and satellite interface systems into a vehicle that can be flown multiple times.

Building for Cost, Scale, and Sustainability

Agnikul stresses that affordability, flexibility, and scalability have been part of its design since day one. The company is working with semi-cryogenic propellants and a patented system that combines launch vehicle and satellite integration, making refurbishment and relaunch more practical. To cut production costs, it has also opened a new additive manufacturing facility in Chennai, which is expected to reduce the cost of space systems by nearly half.

From Local Startup to Global Space Player

Born out of IIT Madras, Agnikul has been developing its Agnibaan rocket series to meet the growing demand for small satellite launches. With the backing of Indian space agencies, the startup is now exploring how to recover and reuse rocket stages, pushing India further into the global reusable rocket race. The broader mission is to make space launches more affordable and accessible, allowing a new wave of satellite innovators to reach orbit without prohibitive costs

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