Skyroot Aerospace
India's first private space launch company to reach orbit
Company Overview
Skyroot Aerospace is an Indian private space launch company that became the first Indian private company to launch a rocket to space with Vikram-S in 2022. The company is developing the Vikram series of small satellite launch vehicles using 3D-printed engines and composite structures to provide affordable, on-demand access to space.
Why This Company Matters
Skyroot represents India's emerging private space industry, enabled by policy reforms that opened space to private companies for the first time.
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2 totalSkyroot Aerospace Successfully Launches Vikram-1 Orbital Rocket from Sriharikota
Indian private space company Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched its Vikram-1 orbital rocket from ISRO's Sriharikota spaceport, becoming the first Indian private company to place a payload in orbit. The three-stage solid-fuel rocket carried three small satellites to a 500km sun-synchronous orbit. Skyroot has a backlog of 10+ launch contracts from commercial satellite operators.
Skyroot Aerospace Targets 2026 for Vikram-I and Vikram-II Launch Vehicle Deployments
Skyroot Aerospace has indicated that its Vikram-I and Vikram-II launch vehicles are slated for deployment in 2026. Vikram-I is designed for small satellite payloads up to 350 kg to LEO, while Vikram-II, powered by a cryogenic engine, will offer a higher capacity of up to 900 kg to LEO. Both vehicles are being developed with carbon composite structures and advanced propulsion systems, aiming to provide on-demand and flexible launch solutions.
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