What is RHUMI-1?

About RHUMI-1:

• It is India’s first reusable hybrid rocket.
• It was developed by the Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group.
• It stands out for its innovative hybrid propulsion system, combining the advantages of both liquid and solid fuels. 
• RHUMI-1’s hybrid design, which uses solid propellant and liquid oxidizer, reduces the risk of accidental detonation by combining these components only during combustion.
  • This technology promises improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
• It also boasts a CO₂ triggered parachute system, an eco-friendly and cost-effective mechanism that ensures the safe recovery of rocket components after launch.
• It is completely free of fireworks and uses no Trinitrotoluene (TNT).
• About the Launch:
  • It was launched into space from the East Coast Road Beach in Thiruvidandhai in Chennai.
  • The rocket, carrying 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites, was launched into a suborbital trajectory using India’s first hydraulic mobile launch system, enabling flexible and adaptable launch operations from various locations at different angles between 0 to 120 degrees.
    • The Cube Satellites are tasked with monitoring and collecting data on atmospheric conditions, including cosmic radiation intensity, UV radiation intensity and air quality.
    • Pico Satellites will focus on analyzing environmental factors such as vibrations, accelerometer readings, altitude, ozone levels, and toxic substances, providing insights into atmospheric dynamics.