Bellatrix Aerospace co-founder Yashas Karanam says the company aims to promote green & sustainable space technology and has developed a non-toxic fuel, Rudra 1N.
The rocket is comparable to Space X’s Falcon 9 and has been independently developed by Space Pioneer, which has emerged as China’s leading commercial player in the space industry.
Indigenously designed and built, Agnibaan comes with the world's first single-piece, 3D-printed engine and will be India's first rocket to take off from a private launchpad.
The much-anticipated launch of India’s pioneering semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD, is put on hold due to unresolved ‘technical issues’. New launch date yet to be announced.
Report by WEF & McKinsey & Co outlines how space technologies are going from 'niche to ubiquitous' for reasons like drop in launch costs of satellites, rapid diversification & awareness.
Third of 3-part series looks at Semi-Cryogenic Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility which is key to perfecting the highly efficient cryogenic rocket engines crucial for India’s space flights.
First of 3-part series looks at new facility opened by PM Modi Tuesday. It is expected to enable quicker assembly, integration of India’s trustiest rocket & smaller rockets at launchpad.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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