India is going electric—in space. ISRO has just completed a 1,000-hour test of its 300mN Stationary Plasma Thruster, running at full power with xenon gas. The result? A propulsion system that's 6× more efficient than traditional chemical rockets. This marks a major leap toward lighter, longer-lasting, and smarter satellites—all leading up to ISRO’s TDS-01 electric mission. With plasma power, India’s next-gen space missions just got a serious upgrade. The future of flight isn’t fire… it’s plasma. Here’s what this means for global space tech: #ISRO #PlasmaThruster #ElectricPropulsion #SpaceInnovation #IndiaInSpace #FutureOfSatellites #MechanicTimes

India has taken a giant leap in affordable space technology. Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai-based startup, successfully launched its Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket—powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine. This innovation isn't just a technical milestone—it signals a new era of low-cost, high-impact aerospace development. Designed and built entirely in-house, the engine simplifies manufacturing and increases reliability by eliminating joints and welds. This achievement also highlights India’s growing influence in the global private space sector. As nations race to commercialize space, Agnikul's model could enable smaller countries and private players to enter orbit without billion-dollar budgets. Backed by support from ISRO and IIT Madras, the startup has demonstrated that with the right mix of talent and technology, space access can be democratized—even from a university lab in Chennai. #Agnikul #IndiaSpaceTech #3DPrintedRocket #SpaceInnovation #AffordableAerospace #ISRO #StartupIndia #TechRevolution