Agnikul Cosmos creates world's largest single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine
Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based startup, has successfully test-fired Agnite, now the largest single-piece 3-D-printed rocket engine in the world.
What's cool? The whole engine is printed from a single metal piece and stands about a meter tall.
Thanks to 3-D printing, it only takes seven days to make, cutting production time by up to 97% compared to old-school methods.
Engine uses electric pumps, making it simpler and easier to reuse
Agnite uses electric pumps, making it simpler and easier to reuse than traditional engines.
This big win sets Agnikul up to shake things up in the small satellite launch scene with their Agnibaan rocket.
Valued at over $500 million, they're aiming for faster, more affordable satellite launches, especially helpful for areas like defense and disaster response that need quick access to space.