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Skyroot Aerospace: Launching the Vikram Private Rocket Fleet
Explore the achievements of Skyroot Aerospace, the creator of Vikram-S, India's first privately launched rocket.
Veerexa Space Editorial
May 9, 2026
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Skyroot Aerospace: Opening the Skies to Private Launchers
Founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, Skyroot Aerospace became the first Indian private firm to design and launch a sub-orbital rocket into space.
1. Prarambh: The Vikram-S Launch
On November 18, 2022, Skyroot's Vikram-S rocket successfully blasted off from Sriharikota under the *Prarambh* mission. It marked the launch of India's first privately developed rocket, reaching an altitude of 89.5 km.
2. The Vikram Launch Vehicle Fleet
Skyroot is building a series of modular orbital launchers designed for quick assembly:
- Vikram I: Tailored for small satellite constellations, capable of carrying 480 kg to LEO.
- Vikram II & III: Scaled-up versions with advanced cryogenic upper-stages, designed for on-demand global satellite deployments.
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