Chennai-based spacetech innovator Agnikul Cosmos has announced its commitment to developing fully reusable rockets, ensuring that no component is left expended after launch.
The announcement was made at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney, Australia, aligning with the event’s theme, “Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth.”
Backed by patents secured in the US, Europe, and India for its multi-purpose and reusable technologies, Agnikul Cosmos is scaling up efforts to achieve commercially viable, reusable launch vehicles.
A key highlight of this progress is the company’s patent on a combined launch vehicle and satellite system, along with semi-cryogenic propellant technology that supports efficient refurbishment and cost-effective re-flights.
Following a successful controlled-ascent launch using proprietary autopilot algorithms and software, Agnikul Cosmos is accelerating the development of commercially valuable reusable spaceflight technologies.
“We have consistently designed our vehicles to ensure that affordability and flexibility are never afterthoughts but are built in from day one,” said Srinath Ravichandran, Co-founder & CEO of Agnikul Cosmos. He credited IN-SPACe and ISRO for their support, noting that both policy and technical backing have enabled the company to pursue stage recovery and reuse.
The company’s in-house development ecosystem is designed to advance affordability and scalability in launch services. Each patent and system developed aims to make space access more cost-efficient and customizable.
“Our newly planned strategy enables cost efficiencies at scale, allowing us to deliver launch services at globally competitive prices for small satellite missions,” said Moin SPM, Co-founder & COO of Agnikul Cosmos.
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Agnikul Cosmos: Achieving Commercial Viability
He emphasized that without embracing new technologies, small rockets cannot achieve commercial viability. He added that the company’s recent test flight was more than a sounding rocket, as it integrated multiple technologies required for controlled ascent.
These innovations are designed to enhance reusability and operational efficiency, reinforcing India’s growing role in the global space economy while meeting international space debris mitigation standards.
Recently, Agnikul Cosmos also commissioned a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing facility in Chennai dedicated to aerospace and rocket systems, reducing space hardware production costs by 50%.
