India’s first reusable hybrid rocket Rhumi-1 was launched from Chennai by Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group. The rocket was launched using a mobile trajectory while carrying a payload of 50 pico satellites and three cube satellites. The sounding rocket flew at an altitude of about 35 km and returned to Earth after conducting several experiments within seconds.

Dr. Mayilswamy Annadurai, former Director of ISRO Space Centre who led the expedition said that the rocket used a combination of liquid and solid fuel propellants to enhance efficiency and minimize operational costs.