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Indian space startup Agnikul makes history with world's first 3D-printed rocket engine launch
Agnikul Cosmos, an IIT Madras startup, made history on May 30, 2024, by successfully launching "Agnibaan - SOrTeD," the world's first rocket powered by a fully ... Agnikul Cosmos, an IIT Madras startup, made history on May 30, 2024, by successfully launching "Agnibaan - SOrTeD," the world's first rocket powered by a fully 3D-printed engine from India's first privately built launchpad in Sriharikota. The company used innovative 3D printing technology to manufacture the rocket's engine as a single piece, reducing costs, lead times, and improving reliability. The successful launch demonstrates Agnikul Cosmos's ability to handle complex technologies and safely transport customer payloads, boosting confidence in their planned orbital flights. The launch also showcased the effective collaboration between private players and government organizations like IN-SPACe and ISRO in advancing India's space ambitions.
DRDO Successfully Tests RudraM-II Missile
India successfully tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 fighter jet off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in the country'... India successfully tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 fighter jet off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense capabilities. The test met all objectives, validating the missile's propulsion system, control, and guidance algorithm. The RudraM-II is India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile, designed to neutralize enemy assets, including radar and communication systems. The successful test demonstrates India's growing capabilities in developing advanced weapon systems and enhances its air-to-surface warfare capabilities.
IIT-Bombay, TCS to build India's first Quantum Diamond Microchip Imager
IIT Bombay and TCS are collaborating to develop India's first quantum diamond microchip imager, a technology that uses quantum diamond microscopy and AI/ML-powe... IIT Bombay and TCS are collaborating to develop India's first quantum diamond microchip imager, a technology that uses quantum diamond microscopy and AI/ML-powered software imaging to non-invasively and non-destructively map magnetic fields in semiconductor chips. This technology is expected to revolutionize semiconductor chip inspection, making it easier to inspect chips accurately, reducing failures, and improving energy efficiency. The imager will have applications in various fields, including clean energy, communications, computing, healthcare, and transportation. The project is part of the "Second Quantum Revolution" and aims to transform industries and society by leveraging advanced sensing, computing, and communication technologies.