Skyroot Aerospace is an Indian private aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider, founded in 2018 by former ISRO scientists. They are developing the Vikram series of small-lift launch vehicles designed for the small satellite market, utilizing advanced technologies like 3D-printed engines and carbon fiber structures. Skyroot has partnerships with ISRO, Dhruva Space, Bellatrix Aerospace, Prométhée, ConnectSAT, ispace and HEX20 and aims to provide affordable and reliable launch services. Key products include the Vikram series of launch vehicles and rocket engines like Raman-1, Kalam-5 and Dhawan-1.
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Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 left the pad at Sriharikota.
The satellites aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 were exposed to space for the first time after fairing separation.
Skyroot Aerospace reported that Vikram-1 reached orbit.
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 deployed two cubesats.
Skyroot Aerospace reported that Vikram-1 deployed two cubesats.
Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 0635 UTC on Jul. 18, 2026.
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is associated with Test Flight-1 for Mission Aagaman.
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 reached orbit.
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 shed its payload fairing during flight.
Skyroot Aerospace’s Kalam-100 stage ignited during Vikram-1 Test Flight-1.
Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 0635 UTC on July 18, 2026.
Skyroot Aerospace thanked ISRO and INSPACe for enabling Mission Aagaman.
Skyroot Aerospace announced Vikram-1 Test Flight-1, Mission Aagaman, as India’s first private orbital rocket launch.
AgniKul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace are among the main private Indian space operators developing domestic launch capabilities for the small-satellite market.
Skyroot Aerospace said the Vikram 1 integration work included the flex nozzle, actuators, and the Interstage 1_2L and Interstage 1_2U structures.
Skyroot Aerospace posted first images from the Sriharikota launch site on 12 June 2026.
Vikram 1 is Skyroot Aerospace’s flagship launch vehicle.
Skyroot Aerospace develops commercial space access services.
Skyroot Aerospace said Vikram 1’s Kalam-250 second stage was fully integrated at SHAR, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Skyroot Aerospace is scheduled to conduct the maiden flight of its Vikram-1 rocket by May.