Function | Sounding rocket |
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Manufacturer | Skyroot Aerospace |
Country of origin | India |
Size | |
Height | Vikram S: 6 m (20 ft) |
Diameter | 0.37 m (1 ft 3 in) |
Mass | 545 kg (1,202 lb) |
Stages | 1 |
Associated rockets | |
Comparable | Rohini, Black Brant IX, Agnibaan SOrTeD |
Launch history | |
Status | Future Unknown |
Launch sites | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
Total launches | 1 |
Success(es) | 1 |
First flight | 18 November 2022 |
Sustainer stage (Vikram S) | |
Powered by | Kalam 80 |
Maximum thrust | 70 kN (16,000 lbf) |
Propellant | Solid |
Vikram-S is India's first privately built rocket. Its maiden flight lifted on 18 November 2022 at 11 A.M. from Sounding Rocket Complex, Sriharikota. The rocket was designed and developed by Skyroot Aerospace.
Vikram-S, India's first privately built rocket was launched on 18 November 2022 by Skyroot Aerospace from Sriharikota.[2][3] The first mission of the rocket launch has been designated as 'Prarambh', meaning beginning.[4] As a tribute the rocket has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, who is considered as the father of India's space programme.[5][6]
Vikram-S rocket is developed by Skyroot Aerospace[7] and the launch was assisted by ISRO and IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre).[8] The rocket reached an apogee of 89.5km.[9]
S.No | Date / time (UTC) | Rocket, Configuration |
Launch site | Payload | Orbit | Customer | Status | Note |
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1. | 18 November 2022 | Vikram-S | Satish Dhawan | Suborbital | — | Success |