Space Zone India

Space Zone India is a Chennai (Kelambakkam), Tamil Nadu based space startup founded by Anand Megalingam, developing reusable hybrid-propulsion rockets. In August 2024 it launched RHUMI-1, described as India's first reusable hybrid rocket, in collaboration with Martin Group, carrying 50 pico-satellites and 3 cube-satellites. Its hybrid propulsion system combines solid fuel and liquid oxidizer to lower cost and improve environmental safety.