46 yrs after SLV-3, Skyroot’s Vikram-1 set to mark new chapter in private space journey Hyderabad: Exactly 46 years after India entered the exclusive league of space-faring nations with the successful launch of SLV-3, India’s first experimental satellite launch vehicle, by ISRO, a new chapter in the country’s launch history is all set to unfold…
Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital launch vehicle, developed by Skyroot Aerospace, is all stacked up and ready for launch on July 18, 2026, at 11.30 am, from the first launch pad of ISRO at Sriharikota Hyderabad: India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1, developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, is all set for its maiden test…
Vikram-1’s maiden mission will carry unique payloads including micro-sculptures and satellite components. HYDERABAD: An 18K gold rocket containing micro-sculptures of Sir CV Raman, Dr Vikram Sarabhai and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, smaller than a grain of rice, a diamond jewellery piece and Skyroot’s satellite SCOPE are among payloads Vikram-1 will carry on Skyroot’s maiden mission.The…
