The mission, targeted for next year subject to government approvals and weather conditions, will see Agnikul attempt recovery of the lower stage or booster, the costliest part of a launch vehicle. The upper stage will be retained as an orbital platform after satellite deployment.

Indian startup Agnikul Cosmos unveils Mission-02, targeting India's first orbital-class rocket booster recovery, advancing reusable launch technology and affordable space access.

The mission, targeted for next year subject to government approvals and weather conditions, will see Agnikul attempt recovery of the lower stage or booster, the costliest part of…