Project Research

The Indian Space Team (IST) is rapidly evolving from a grassroots initiative into a major aerospace powerhouse. With the completion of critical testing milestones, the organization is now inviting engineers, researchers, and space enthusiasts to join two transformative projects that will define the future of Indian private rocketry.

1. Project NAMBI: Progress & Call for Talent

Project NAMBI is the heart of IST’s current research, named after the pioneer of liquid propulsion, Nambi Narayanan. We are proud to announce that the Propulsion and Structure & Designing Departments have successfully crossed two major technical hurdles:

• Igniter Test (Success): We have perfected a high-reliability ignition system capable of multiple restarts—a critical requirement for complex orbital maneuvers.

• Solid Fuel Engine Body (SFEB) Test (Success): Our indigenous casing has proven its structural integrity under extreme pressure and heat, paving the way for full-scale hybrid engine integration.

We are looking for: Experts in Polymer Chemistry, Combustion Stability, and Structural Analysis to help us move from static fire to flight.

2. Project TUSAR: The Green Energy Leap

Named in honor of former IST Chairman Tusar Kumar Naginewala Freamwala, this project marks our transition into Sustainable Rocketry.

• The Goal: Development of LNG-powered (Methalox) rocket engines.

• Why LNG? It is cleaner, more efficient, and essential for the future of reusable spaceflight.

• The Challenge: Designing cryogenic storage and high-speed turbopumps for liquid methane.

We are looking for: Visionaries in Cryogenics, Fluid Dynamics, and Green Propellants to join the TUSAR legacy.

3. The 2035 Vision: Narayan Mk1

The culmination of our research is the Narayan Mk1, a Medium-Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle designed for massive deployment and full reusability by 2035.

Narayan Mk1 Specifications:

• Dimensions: 53 meters (Height) x 6 meters (Diameter).

• Payload Capacity: 15 to 20 Tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

• Multi-Satellite Deployment: Capable of deploying 15 to 20 payloads in a single mission.

• Propulsion System (Clustered Power):

  • First Stage: A powerful cluster of 13 NAMBI Hybrid Engines for massive liftoff thrust and safety.

  • Upper Stage: 3 TUSAR LNG-powered Engines for high-efficiency vacuum performance and reusability.