Last mentioned: Mar 16, 2026
Equity Investment
Tamil Nadu government officially acquires an equity stake in the company.
SOrTeD Mission
Conducts successful sub-orbital technological demonstrator flight.
Infrastructure
Inaugurates India's first private launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Engine Milestone
Successfully test-fires the world's first 3D-printed single-piece engine, Agnilet.
Founding
AgniKul Cosmos founded at IIT Madras by Srinath Ravichandran and Moin SPM.
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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