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TDB funds Agnikul Cosmos for Agnibaan Reusable Launch Vehicle.
Technology Development Board (TDB) will provide funding.
Funding to Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
For developing Agnibaan Reusable Launch Vehicle.
Amount: ₹200 crore.
🎯 Key Point: TDB provides ₹200 crore to Agnikul Cosmos for Agnibaan RLV.
Funding to Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
For developing Agnibaan Reusable Launch Vehicle.
Amount: ₹200 crore.
🎯 Key Point: TDB provides ₹200 crore to Agnikul Cosmos for Agnibaan RLV.
Key Facts / Static GK
TDB Full Form: Technology Development Board
Company: Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd
Vehicle Name: Agnibaan Reusable Launch Vehicle
Company: Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd
Vehicle Name: Agnibaan Reusable Launch Vehicle
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