IIT Madras

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Timeline

  1. Equity Investment

    Tamil Nadu government officially acquires an equity stake in the company.

  2. SOrTeD Mission

    Conducts successful sub-orbital technological demonstrator flight.

  3. Infrastructure

    Inaugurates India's first private launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

  4. Engine Milestone

    Successfully test-fires the world's first 3D-printed single-piece engine, Agnilet.

  5. Founding

    AgniKul Cosmos founded at IIT Madras by Srinath Ravichandran and Moin SPM.

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Space Business Bullish

Tamil Nadu Government Takes Landmark Equity Stake in AgniKul Cosmos

The Tamil Nadu government has acquired a direct equity stake in Chennai-based space startup AgniKul Cosmos, marking a significant shift toward state-led venture investment in India's aerospace sector. This strategic partnership aims to solidify the state's position as a premier global hub for private space technology and launch services.

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