Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos, following the successful test flight of its Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket, aims to begin satellite launches by early 2025. Co-founder and CEO Srinath Ravichandran highlighted the use of 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engines to offer rapid, customized launch solutions. The first test flight on May 30, after four failed attempts, lasted 66 seconds and provided crucial insights into vehicle launch dynamics. Key contributors included women engineers Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K. The next steps involve testing multiple engine firings and stage separations.