Taking a significant step toward India's aspirations of developing reusable space technology, Raman Research and Innovation, the startup wing of Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur, has successfully designed a reusable sounding rocket named Trishul. The rocket is expected to undergo field testing during a national competition in Kushinagar this October, jointly organised by In-Space and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Dr Raghuraj Singh Suryavanshi, Dean of the Startup Innovation Foundation at PSIT, said that Trishul was recently showcased at the India Education Expo held in Noida, reported news agency ANI. The innovation has been selected by the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University's (AKTU) Innovation Hub for further development and testing.
Trishul stands out for its reusability—a key feature in modern space technology. The rocket is equipped with a parachute recovery system that allows it to return to the ground safely after launch, enabling multiple reuses with minimal servicing. In addition, it features a custom-designed black box that stores flight data and can transmit GPS location data to mobile devices even if communication with the rocket is lost. The rocket uses ISRO's indigenous Navik navigation system for precise positioning.
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According to Dr Manmohan Shukla, Group Director at PSIT, the rocket can carry a payload of up to 1 kilogram and reach altitudes between 1 and 5 kilometers. This makes it suitable for launching lightweight research instruments and scientific experiments.
PSIT Chairman Pranvir Singh expressed pride in the institute’s achievement, stating, "It is encouraging to see our student-led startups receiving national recognition. Innovations like Trishul reflect our commitment to supporting India’s vision of becoming a global leader in space technology."