Chethan Kumar
@Chethan_Dash
Poet | Journalist (Space, Science & More + Karnataka) with @timesofindia | @APCSS Fellow | Expert Consultant On 2 (award winning) Space Films For @wbd
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#Space #Defence #India Here's my take on why GoI, Isro & stakeholders must prioritise space-based surveillance (#SBS) & more. It isn’t about militarising space but ensuring India’s strategic autonomy. Defence-space capability is not a future luxury. It's a present necessity!
From #European #Launcher crisis to green future priority & from expanding partnerships, national strategies & climate, @esa DG @AschbacherJosef spoke at length with me. He sees #India as a strategic #space power Esa wants as partner. The long interview: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/india-…
#Space #Update 2 developments: 1. #Nisar beams back 1st images. 2. Preliminary findings of #SuiteRide, an #Ax4 experiment, show tools like continuous glucose monitors & insulin pens work reliably in space, possibly paving the way for diabetic astronauts in future.
#Space #Update Spacetech startup @AgnikulCosmos today commissioned the country’s 1st large-format additive manufacturing facility dedicated to aerospace & rocket systems. For the first time in India, Agnikul can now 3D-print aerospace parts up to 1m in height. 1/n Pic: Agnikul
The facility combines design, simulation, printing, post-processing, and testing under a single roof, allowing the company to develop rocket engines and critical components faster and at lower cost. 2/n
These larger components were previously difficult to produce using additive manufacturing. With this facility, fully finished, flight-ready hardware can be manufactured in just a few days, reducing development cycles and accelerating innovation. 3/n
A key addition is an indigenously developed de-powdering machine, used in post-processing to ensure a flawless surface finish and space-grade quality. 4/n
This system, designed entirely in-house, reduces reliance on external suppliers and ensures consistent results for all printed parts. 5/n
“Agnikul was started to make space accessible to everyone. By developing both printing capacity & supporting machines in-house, we can build space transportation systems faster & take our innovations—and customers—to space sooner,” said Srinath Ravichandran, co-founder & CEO. 6/n
The company holds a US patent for single-piece 3D-printed rocket engines. With the new facility, engines measuring up to one metre can now be produced, delivering seven times the thrust of previous designs. 7/n
All manufacturing is done in-house, allowing Agnikul to iterate quickly, test extensively, and scale production without delays caused by external suppliers. 8/n
“Beyond immediate benefits for Agnikul’s rocket programme, the facility represents a long-term investment in India’s space ecosystem. It strengthens the country’s position in global benchmarks for quality, speed, and affordability,” the firm said. 9/n
Moin SPM, co-founder and COO said the facility helps the firm advance launch readiness while laying the foundation for a self-sustaining and globally competitive space industry in India. 10/n
He told me: “This is not just a milestone for Agnikul, it is a statement of national capability. By bringing design, simulation, 3D printing, post-processing, and testing under one roof… 11/n
…we are compressing design-to-flight control from months to days and materially lowering the cost of space manufacturing.” 12/n
“...It’s about showing the world that India can lead with innovation, speed, and mission-specific solutions. We’re thankful to have Isro as a mentor and a partner,” he added. n/n
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