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Agnikul Cosmos is a company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, founded in 2017. Agnikul Cosmos developed the world first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine — the Agnilet. Their Agnibaan launch vehicle is customisable and capable of reaching orbits up to 700 km.
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Agnikul Cosmos developed the world first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine — the Agnilet. Their Agnibaan launch vehicle is customisable and capable of reaching orbits up to 700 km.
Its first stage clusters 5–7 Agnilet engines, and it can place a ~100 kg payload into a 700 km orbit. The company emphasizes rapid launch turnaround (rocket ready in ~2 weeks) and a mobile launch pad named Dhanush (inaugurated Nov 2022) that is India's first privately built launch facility. Agnibaan's modular design allows customization of the engine cluster and payload capacity per customer. For suborbital missions, Agnikul's SOrTeD rocket is designed to reach ~90 km and carry up to ~30 kg of payload (suitable for microgravity or HEO tests).
Key Products & Technologies
Agnilet Engine
5 kN semi-cryogenic, world's first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine
Agnibaan
Two-stage, carbon-composite orbital launch vehicle (18 m, ~100 kg to 700 km LEO)
SOrTeD
Suborbital rocket — reaches ~90 km, up to ~30 kg payload
Dhanush Launch Pad
India's first private mobile launch pad at Sriharikota
Core Capabilities
- Single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine manufacturing
- Customizable engine clustering (5–7 Agnilet engines per stage)
- Rapid launch turnaround (~2 weeks preparation)
- Dedicated payload delivery to LEO up to 700 km
- Suborbital microgravity and HEO test missions
Key Milestones
Inaugurated India's first private spaceport — Dhanush launch pad at Sriharikota (Nov 2022)
SOrTeD suborbital test flights completed; SOrTeD-01 reached 90 km altitude
Agnibaan orbital vehicle integration and pre-launch validation underway
Market Position
Market Focus
Small satellite LEO/SSO launches for domestic and international commercial customers.
Competitive Edge
Modular rocket design and India's first private mobile launchpad give Agnikul a unique competitive edge in rapid-turnaround small-sat launches.
Upcoming Launches
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View LaunchesAgnikul Cosmos: key facts
| Type | Company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | agnikul.in |
Frequently asked questions
What is Agnikul Cosmos?
Agnikul Cosmos is a company headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, founded in 2017. Agnikul Cosmos developed the world first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine — the Agnilet. Their Agnibaan launch vehicle is customisable and capable of reaching orbits up to 700 km.
Where is Agnikul Cosmos headquartered?
Agnikul Cosmos is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
When was Agnikul Cosmos founded?
Agnikul Cosmos was founded in 2017.