Skyroot Aerospace Unveils Vikram-1

• 28 Oct 2023

On 24^th October, 2023, Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace introduced 'Vikram-1,' a multi-stage launch vehicle designed for a space launch in early 2024.

• The company showcased the rocket at the inauguration of its new headquarters, 'Max-Q,' in the city, attended by Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.

Key Points

• Payload Capacity: Skyroot Aerospace states that Vikram-1 has the capability to transport 300 kg payloads into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• Advanced Features: The rocket is constructed with an all-carbon body and possesses the capacity to deploy multiple satellites into orbit.
• It also incorporates 3D-printed liquid engines, showcasing cutting-edge technology.
• Global Significance: Vikram-1 joins the ranks of the 'elite few' rockets worldwide that can deploy orbital satellites, emphasizing India's prowess in the space sector.
• Size and Legacy: The rocket stands as tall as a seven-story building and represents Skyroot's second rocket.
• It follows the successful launch of 'Vikram-S,' the nation's first privately-built rocket, in November of the previous year.
• Historic Achievement: With the launch of 'Vikram-S,' Skyroot Aerospace made history by becoming the first company to launch a private rocket from the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) facility in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
• Tribute to Vikram Sarabhai: The name 'Vikram' in the launch vehicle's nomenclature is a tribute to Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, often referred to as the father of India's space program.