Anand Mahindra’s Twitter account clearly shows that the industrialist has often encouraged ingenious ideas and supported several inventive people/startups through various means who have inspired him.
One such firm is space-technology startup, Agnikul Cosmos. The Mahindra Group chairman had invested in Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd in February last year. Mahindra shared a short video of AgniKul’s Agnibaan rocket and wrote, “Hitching a ride with these guys to the stars… I’m proud to be an investor in this talented & ambitious team…”.
Agnibaan is a rocket that is capable of carrying up to 100 kg of payload to low earth orbits. Agnikul Cosmos designs, manufactures, tests, and launches orbital-class rockets for micro and nanosatellites. The startup envisions 3D printing the entire Agnilet engine as one part. It hoped to offer cab-like service to small satellites manufacturer, enabling them to launch anywhere and anytime from across the globe.
The Chennai-based startup became the first to sign a pact with the Indian Space research Organization (ISRO) to tap into the space agency’s expertise as well as facilities to build its rocket.
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