• Agnikul Cosmos announces plans to build fully reusable rockets
• Aims to offer globally competitive satellite launch services
• Company scaling up after successful test of 3D printed Agnibaan rocket

Chennai based space tech startup Agnikul Cosmos has unveiled plans to develop fully reusable rockets, aiming to reduce costs and deliver small satellite launches at globally competitive prices. The announcement was made at the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, where the company emphasized that no part of its future rockets will be left behind or discarded after launch.

The move follows Agnikul’s successful sub-orbital test flight of its 3D printed rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD, and comes ahead of its upcoming orbital launch. The startup said its reusable launch vehicles are being built from the ground up with affordability, flexibility, and customizability in mind.

Srinath Ravichandran, Co-Founder and CEO of Agnikul Cosmos, highlighted support from ISRO and IN-SPACe, which enabled the company to explore rocket stage recovery. "Affordability and flexibility have been built in from day one", he said.

Agnikul holds patents across India, the US, and Europe for its multi-purpose and reusable spaceflight systems. It is also leveraging semi-cryogenic propellant technology to make rocket refurbishment and re-flight more efficient and cost-effective.

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The company’s in-house development, including proprietary autopilot algorithms, enables controlled ascent and potential for full reuse. These advancements not only aim for cost savings but also support debris mitigation and strengthen India’s position in the global space economy.

Moin SPM ,Co-Founder and COO of Agnikul Cosmos, noted that reusability is key to making small rockets commercially viable. “Our strategy is designed to scale efficiently while keeping prices affordable for small satellite missions”, he said.