Correct option is B
The Correct Answer Is: (B) Agnibaan
Explanation:
India’s first rocket with a single-piece 3D-printed engine, Agnibaan SOrTeD (Sub-Orbital Technology Demonstrator), was successfully launched from Sriharikota in May 2024.
This rocket was developed by Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based startup, under the IN-SPACe initiative, which promotes private sector participation in India’s space industry.
The Agnibaan SOrTeD is a customizable, two-stage rocket capable of carrying small payloads into orbit.
Information Booster:
- Agnibaan SOrTeD is designed for sub-orbital missions and serves as a testing platform for Agnibaan, Agnikul’s larger orbital rocket.
- It features a 3D-printed, single-piece semi-cryogenic engine, named Agnilet, which enhances efficiency and reduces manufacturing time.
- The launch was conducted from the Agnikul Launch Pad, India's first private launch pad, located within the ISRO facility at Sriharikota.
Additional Knowledge :
Dhara: The name "Dhara" is commonly associated with water-related projects and agricultural schemes.
Pushpak: is a mythical flying chariot in Indian mythology.
- In the aviation sector, HAL Pushpak was a light aircraft used in the 1950s.
- The name has been used in different fields but not for India’s first 3D-printed engine rocket.
Dhanush: is a ship-launched variant of the Prithvi-II missile, developed for the Indian Navy.
- It is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
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