Indian entrepreneur’s lab-grown ‘Lotus Diamond’ launched into space aboard Skyroot Vikram-1

Sanjana Tripuramallu, founder of Cosmos Diamonds, crafted a lab-grown diamond named the Lotus Diamond. It launched into space on July 18 aboard Skyroot’s Vikram-1. 

Space has hosted many experiments, from seeds for future farming to microalgae for oxygen generation and DNA samples to study microgravity. Now, under the vision of “Space for All,” a new milestone has been added — a lab-grown diamond by an Indian entrepreneur launched aboard a spacecraft.

Sanjana wanted the diamond to represent India’s culture and heritage. She visited several temples for inspiration and repeatedly noticed the lotus motif in sculptures, paintings, and architecture. Inspired by this sacred symbol, she designed the diamond in the shape of a lotus. The intricate work took nearly four months to complete.

What began as a simple engagement ring eventually became a symbol of Indian creativity reaching beyond Earth, proving that sometimes, the biggest opportunities arise from the most unexpected conversations. Speaking to ETV Bharat, she shared the inspiring journey that took her from engineering and corporate life to entrepreneurship and, eventually, to space.