Skyroot Aerospace to Launch Vikram-1, India's First Private Orbital Rocket
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Vehicle | Vikram-1 (India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle) |
| Developer | Skyroot Aerospace (Hyderabad-based private space startup) |
| Mission Name | Mission Aagaman (The Arrival) |
| Launch Site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota (India's primary spaceport) |
| Named After | Dr. Vikram Sarabhai (Father of India's space program) |
| Key Parameters Monitored | Acoustic vibrations, thermal conditions, stage separation, flight dynamics, propulsion efficiency. |
| Structure | All-carbon composite airframe (lightweight design) |
| Key Technologies | - 3D-printed rocket engines (Kalam & Raman-I) - Indigenous GNC system (Guidance, Navigation & Control) |
| Significance | - First private orbital launch vehicle in India. - Enhances India's role in the global small satellite launch market. - Follows India's space sector reforms allowing private participation. |
| Difference from Vikram-S | Vikram-S (2022) was a sub-orbital demonstrator; Vikram-1 is an operational orbital launcher. |