Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra revealed on Monday that he is an investor in recently famed space startup, Agnikul Cosmos.
Last week, Agnikul launched the world's first rocket with a fully 3D-printed engine.
Anand Mahindra expressed his excitement on X.
"You'll see a rocket lifting off. You'll also see the talent of young Indians lifting off...": wrote Mahindra on X.
He disclosed his investment in Agnikul Cosmos.
They're my #MondayMotivation (Disclosure: I'm an investor in @AgnikulCosmos)," he added.
Historic Rocket Launch:
On Thursday, Agnikul's Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket, India's first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket, launched from the privately developed Dhanush launchpad at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
The launch took place at 7:15 a.m. from ISRO's rocket port.
Rocket Details:
Agnibaan is a two-stage rocket capable of carrying up to 300 kg to 700 km. It uses liquid oxygen and kerosene
Agnikul Cosmos, incubated at IIT Madras, highlighted that Agnibaan SOrTeD uses in-house designed data acquisition systems and flight computers.
The flight featured a controlled ascent with a fully developed autopilot, achieving a burn time of 65 seconds.
Technological Firsts:
Agnibaan marked several firsts, including being the first launch from India driven by Linux-based computers and using aviation-grade jet fuel with industrial-grade liquid oxygen.
Agnikul Cosmos aims to launch an orbital mission by 2025.
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