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Sign in to searchVikram-1: India’s First Private Orbital Rocket
Vikram-1, developed by Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace, is set to become India’s first privately built orbital launch vehicle, with a proposed launch around June 2026 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. Unlike sub-orbital rockets, Vikram-1 is capable of placing satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Salient Features: It is a four-stage rocket, with the first three stages using solid fuel
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Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace, launches June 2026 with 480 kg LEO payload capacity. Transforming India's space sector through public-private partnerships and commercial innovation.
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